Run for the Hungry

Madisonville, KY

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

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When

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

Where

465 Mahr Park Drive, Madisonville KY

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About this race

Run for the Hungry Details

Join us at beautiful Mahr Park, Madisonville, for a 5k run/walk and kids 1/4 mile fun run on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26th, 2026 and raise much needed funds for the Christian Food Bank of Hopkins County.

Race Information and Registration

Race Schedule

Kids Run: Starts at 8:00 AM
5k Run/Walk: Starts at 8:15 AM
Awards Ceremony: Held at 9:15 AM
Course Dismantle: Begins at 9:30 AM

Participation Guidelines

Strollers: Welcome, please start behind the runners.
Dogs: Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome. (Please clean up after your dog!)
Pacing: Finish at your own pace, even if the course is being dismantled.
Prizes: Will be awarded to various categories including overall winners.

Award Categories

Overall 5k: First Male/Female
Over-40 5k: First Male/Female
Under-18 5k: First Male/Female
Kids Run: First Male/Female (U-12)

Entry Fees

In order to give as much money as possible to the food bank, we are choosing to pass the processing fees on to our participants. ($2.20 per 5k runner.) The more people you sign up at one time, the lower the overall processing fees, so get the whole family out and start a new Thanksgiving tradition!

Special Discounts

Teams Discount: Middle and High School XC and Track teams can receive a 10% discount. Coaches please email irunforthehungry@gmail.com
Sponsorship Opportunity: Businesses can sponsor the Run for the Hungry. Please email irunforthehungry@gmail.com for details.
Volunteer Needs: Businesses/groups that help us on race day can receive sponsor benefits, including a group name on race t-shirts.
Volunteer Age Limit: Volunteers must be over 18 unless accompanied by an adult at all times.

Volunteer Information

We need volunteers for packet pick-up on Wednesday, November 25th from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM. On race day we need volunteers to help with set-up (6:30 AM-8:00 AM), tear down (9:45 AM-10:30 AM), packet pick-up, and road crossing (adults only) to keep runners safe as they cross the roads during the race.