Outrun Hunger 5K race - and 1-mile fun walk

🏃‍♂️ Outrun Hunger 5K and Fun Walk

Join Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts to outrun hunger! This year’s 5K race and 1-mile fun walk helps us to race to fill the bowls of those in need! Funds go directly to programs that feed people in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties. Those programs include:

• Food Donation: 925,000+ pounds of food annually donated and delivered.
• Food Purchase: Food purchased and gleaned to meet community needs.
• Growing Gardens Program: Mentoring those impacted by food insecurity to grow their own food.
• Our Goal: Nourish Western MA - one delivery, one glean, one garden at a time.

👟 Race Participation

Your participation in this race or walk, in person in Forest Park (parking in the park itself is $3, volunteers will be reimbursed) or virtually, makes the difference, truly, whether our neighbors are fed or not. Please run or walk, invite your friends, create a team, enjoy the day.

💰 Fundraising Opportunities

You can also REALLY help us by peer-to-peer fundraising - asking friends and family, near and far, to support your race or walk. Help us raise funds beyond your registration by donating to RTWM! The link to create your fundraising page is on the top of this page – called “Become a Fundraiser” or you will have an option to become a fundraiser when you register:

• Fundraising Incentive: Raise $100 or above as part of your fundraising efforts, and you will be refunded $25!
• Registration Benefits: Fundraising page available upon registration.
• Additional Support: Donations directly contribute to Rachel’s Table initiatives.
• Team Creation: Form a team to maximize your impact.

💃 Fun Walk Highlights

Fun walk - special props if you come in a costume!

📈 Explore Our Impact

Please visit our website to see our impact: feedwma.org/our-impact/

🥫 Food Donation Drive

Participants are invited to bring non-perishable food. After the event, all food will be donated to one or more of Rachel’s Table's 65+ agencies feeding those who are food-insecure in our Western MA community.

📅 Event Details

Date: 2026-05-17
Location: Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Race Info: Outrun Hunger 5K Race