👟 Walk. Run. End Hunger: The 2026 Hunger Walk & 5K Run

In our tristate community, hunger is closer than you think. Nearly 1 in 7 of our neighbors—including 82,000 local children—face the uncertainty of not knowing where their next meal will come from.

We believe hunger in our hometown is unacceptable. On Memorial Day, we are coming together to take meaningful strides toward a food-secure future.

🗓️ Race Day Schedule: Monday, May 25

• 7:00 AM: Check-in opens at Schmidlapp Lawn

• 9:00 AM: Race starts on Mehring Way

• Post-Race: Celebration party at Schmidlapp Lawn

📦 Skip the Line: Packet Pickup

Beat the Monday morning rush! Stop by the Freestore Foodbank Community Resource and Distribution Center(3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH 45204) to grab your gear early:

• Thursday, May 21: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Friday, May 22: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

If you pick up your packet early, you can skip the check-in process on race morning!

🍦 New for 2026: The Post-Race Party!

After you cross the finish line, celebrate your impact with the community. We are thrilled to welcome two local favorites to the lawn:

• Beverly Ann’s Cookies 🍪

• Kona Ice 🍧

Eat for a cause: A portion of all sales will be donated directly back to our partner agencies. Please bring cash or a credit card if you’d like to enjoy these treats!

🌟 The Impact

Your registration and fundraising support the Freestore Foodbank and its network of 613 partner agencies. Together, we provide 47 million meals annually to soup kitchens, shelters, and community centers across the tristate area.

Walk. Run. Take strides so all can thrive.