105 Park Dr, Columbus OH
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Location: Wolfe Park, 105 Park Dr, Columbus, OH
- Events: 5K and 1-mile event option
- Purpose: Help chase hunger out of Central Ohio
About The Hunger Run
- Annual Event: Hosting the 7th Annual Hunger Run 5K
- Support: Benefiting Neighborhood Services Inc. (NSI)
- Goals: Spread awareness about hunger and food insecurity
- Community Focus: Raise money for NSI to help local residents
Food Insecurity Facts
- Statistics: 13.5% of Franklin County residents are food insecure
- Children: Nearly 1 in 5 Ohio children live in food-insecure households
- Rank: Ohio ranks #1 in food insecurity in the Midwest
- NSI History: Established in 1965 with support from local churches
NSI's Impact
- Service Anniversary: Celebrating 60 years of service in Central Ohio
- Meals Served: In 2024, NSI served 1,174,831 meals to 82,306 individuals
- Community Support: Reducing effects of economic inequality and food insecurity
- Programs: Food pantry, produce market, rent/utility assistance, holiday programs
Join Us
- Participation: Join us in person or virtually
- Fun: Walk or run, have some fun, and help race hunger
- Registration: Sign up today via the official race site
- Discount: Special pricing of $10 discount for those aged 23 and younger
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Pricing
- Starting Price: Starting at $30
- Price Increase: $40 starting on January 23
- Further Increases: $45 starting on February 23
- Last Prices: $50 starting on March 23: $55 starting on May 2
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