Outrun Hunger

TOGETHER WE'RE FEEDING THE HUNGRY

Join us at our Sweet 16 Running Strong Charity Event, celebrating 16 years on Saturday, November 14, 2026. 

Outrun Hunger is a 5K and 1 Mile charity event partnering with two food pantries, Hospitality House Food Pantry of Commerce and Open Door Outreach Center of Waterford, to help feed Lakes Region families during the holiday season.

Best of all, 100% of participant registrations and donations (excluding online transaction fees), goes back to our community for those in need. Outrun Hunger is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization.

2026 Awards and Giveaways: Individuals and Teams

PARTICIPANT GIVEAWAYS: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan

• Register by Sunday, October 25th, and receive a free Custom Outrun Hunger Ball Cap in honor of Celebrating 16 Years
• Register by Sunday, November 1st, and receive a free $10 Kroger Gift Card
• Sweet 16 Running Strong Finisher Medal — available to participants who opt-in during registration

Entry fee for participants 12 and under is $25 any time when registering (discount will show up in cart at checkout) 

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan

5K OVERALL:

By age group, Male/Female: Overall/Masters: $50 Amazon gift card:

• Overall Male/Female (any age)

• Masters Male/Female (40+)

• Grand Masters Male/Female (50+)

• Senior Grand Masters Male/Female (60+)

• Veteran Masters Male/Female (70+)

5K: NEW THIS YEAR! 3 DEEP 

By age group, Male/Female: 1st Place $25 Amazon gift card, 2nd Place $15 Amazon gift card and 3rd Place, $10 Amazon gift card:

5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89

(Kids 12 and under must be running/walking themselves, strollers, being carried, etc., do not qualify)

1 MILE:

By age group, Male/Female: 1st Place, $20 Kroger gift card:

5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89

(Kids 12 and under must be running/walking themselves, strollers, being carried, etc., do not qualify)

 IF FIRST PLACE ISN’T FOR YOU, STICK AROUND AFTER THE AWARD CEREMONY FOR FREE RAFFLE DRAWINGS

The race will be professionally chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

‍ 5K TEAM CHALLENGE GIVEAWAYS: 

Team member registration deadline is Sunday November 8th - Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan

Attention all Organizations, Church's, Friends and Families! Bring together a team (5 or more to qualify) to run/walk the 5K. All team members must be registered for the 5K only. Choose "Team" when registering. Teams must be pre-registered, (no walk-ins). School teams do not qualify due to NHSA regulations.

2 ways to win a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member (maximum number of gift cards per team is 10). A team can only win once. 

1.      Largest team of participants

2.     Fastest team to cross the finish line

Note: Your team doesn't have to walk/run in a group, the chip timing company tracks individual start and finish times. Team members are also eligible for overall/individual age group awards and can win in both categories.

1 MILE TEAM CHALLENGE GIVEAWAYS:  Team member registration deadline is Sunday November 8th - Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan

Attention all Organizations, Church's, Friends and Families! Bring together a team (5 or more to qualify) to run/walk the 1 Mile. All team members must be registered for the 1 Mile only. Choose "Team" when registering. Teams must be pre-registered (no walk-ins). School teams do not qualify due to NHSA regulations.

2 ways to win a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10). A team can only win once. 

Largest team of participants
Fastest team to cross the finish line

Note: Your team doesn't have to walk/run in a group, the chip timing company tracks individual start and finish times. Team members are also eligible for overall/individual age group awards and can win in both categories.

5K KIDS TEAM CHALLENGE (12 and under) GIVEAWAYS:  Team member registration deadline is Sunday November 8th - Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan

Attention all Organizations, Church's, Friends and Families! Bring together a team (3 or more to qualify) to run/walk the 5K. All team members must be registered for the 5K only. Choose "Team" when registering. Teams must be pre-registered (no walk-ins). School teams do not qualify due to NHSA regulations.

2 ways to win a $10 Dairy Queen gift card for each team member (maximum number of gift cards per team is 10). A team can only win once. 

1.      Largest team of participants

2.      Fastest team to cross the finish line

Note: Your team doesn't have to walk/run in a group, the chip timing company tracks individual start and finish times. Team members are also eligible for individual age group awards and can win in both categories.

1 MILE KIDS TEAM CHALLENGE (12 and under) GIVEAWAYS:   Team member registration deadline is Sunday November 8th - Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan

Attention all Organizations, Church's, Friends and Families! Bring together a team (3 or more to qualify) to run/walk the 1 Mile. All team members must be registered for the 1 Mile only. Choose "Team" when registering. Teams must be pre-registered (no walk-ins). School teams do not qualify due to NHSA regulations.

2 ways to win a $10 Dairy Queen gift card for each team member (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10). A team can only win once. 

1.      Largest team of participants

2.      Fastest team to cross the finish line

Note: Your team doesn't have to walk/run in a group, the chip timing company tracks individual start and finish times. Team members are also eligible for individual age group awards and can win in both categories.

Please Note: All Outrun Hunger awards above are announced after the race. Must be present to receive.

Please visit our website for full information on this event and race day instructions: www.outrunhunger.org