The Missing Slice - Love, Hope & Pizza 5K

🍕 The Missing Slice – Love, Hope & Pizza 5K

Hosted by the Lenawee Endurance Club in partnership with Hungry Howie’s

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 | ⏰ 8:30 AM Start | 📍 785 Riverside Ave., Adrian, MI

🎗️ Event Purpose

The Lenawee Endurance Club is proud to bring back The Missing Slice – Love, Hope & Pizza 5K for its second year! This annual event raises funds and awareness for breast cancer research, support, and early detection through the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

👋 Why “The Missing Slice”?

• Mission: The name is a nod to our mission: to help close the gap in resources needed to end breast cancer.
• Support: A shout-out to our title sponsor, Hungry Howie’s, who will be serving up free post-race pizza for all participants!

🏃‍♀️ 5K Run/Walk Details

• Timing: Timed race with overall awards presented post-race.
• Guidance: Open roads: Volunteers and signage will guide the route.
• Welcoming: Strollers and walkers are welcome!

🎉 Fun Run (Ages 12 & Under)

• Start Time: Starts at 8:15 AM (15 minutes before the 5K).
• Distance: A half-mile loop starting and finishing at the official start line.
• Medals: Participants receive a finisher medal and T-shirt (register by October 10 to guarantee a shirt).
• Parent Participation: Parents may run alongside younger kids.

🍕 Post-Race

Stick around after your run/walk for complimentary pizza provided by Hungry Howie’s, plus community vibes and high-fives all around!

🅿️ Parking

A parking map will be available below. On race morning:

• Green Lot: Reserved for volunteers.
• Blue Lot: For race participants.
• Updates: Any changes will be communicated prior to the event.

💖 Get Involved

• Support: Help us reach our $2,500 fundraising goal—even if you can’t attend!
• Donations: Donate Here

🙌 Volunteer

Want to be part of the experience behind the scenes?

Sign Up to Volunteer

🗺️ 5k Race Course Map

This year we did switch up the course to keep runners off of Maumee St. The new course can be found on this link below and if there are any questions please contact the race director.

New 2025 5k Route

❓ Contact

Questions? Please contact Race Director Ian Moran at moran21ian@gmail.com.

Let’s lace up, lift each other up, and run for the cause that brings us all together: Love, Hope & Pizza. 🍕