Better Together 5K

Better Together 5K Race Overview

Event Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Location: Berea City Park, Pirate Parkway, Berea, KY 40403

The Better Together 5k Run/Walk is part of a community event designed to support the Berea Food Bank and to remind all of us that we are indeed Better Together.

This 4th Annual event – formerly known as the Hunger Hurts Food or Fund Drive is celebrating its 33rd anniversary. That's 33 years of Bereans taking care of each other and 33 years of community support for people and families in need of a little help.

Times continue to be challenging for many. Thank goodness we can point to the power of community support: thank goodness we are Better Together.

Event Schedule

• 7:30-8:30AM: Packet Pickup
• 8:30AM: Welcome
• 8:45AM: Kids Dash
• 9:00AM: 5K Start

Race Features

• Course: Relatively flat/fast course through Berea City Park and the Berea City Trail
• Participant Gear: Winter beanie/race caps AND a fleece headband option
• Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall Finishers as well as Top 3 M/F in age groups (0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
• Accessibility: Something for everyone - 5K run/walk, Kids Dash & virtual option (Wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, dogs on leashes are welcomed)
• Kids Dash: Registration will be free for children under age 18
• Refreshments: Free snacks and hot chocolate at the finish
• Community Celebration: We welcome Berea Alumni back for Homecoming!
• Photography: Free race photos (Thanks Sarah Heggen!)
• Entertainment: Music, food, fun & fellowship

This event and your generosity will help keep food on the shelves of the Berea Food Bank well into the new year.

Packet Pickup Details

PACKET PICKUP: We plan to hold our packet pickup on race morning at Berea City Park near the football field/bleachers from 7:30-8:45am.

5K Route Map

5K ROUTE MAP

For more information, please visit the Better Together 5K official page.