Feeding South Florida will host its annual Outrun Hunger 5K in Palm Beach County as part of Hunger Action Month on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach.
The 5K aims to raise funds and awareness to combat hunger in South Florida. Each registration helps provide 120 meals for individuals and families facing food insecurity, according to the announcement.
Registration details
Participants can register individually or as part of a team and may conduct online fundraising prior to race day. Registration costs $30, or $45 for those who want a T-shirt. There's also a Hunger Hero option for $250.
Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m., and the race starts at 7:30 a.m. An awards ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m., with a raffle to follow.
Family-friendly activities planned
The
event will feature a Kids Zone, local vendors and other family-friendly activities. Noura Salman, a finalist from Survivor season 39 and founder of SuperFreshies.com, will emcee the event alongside Kirk Gimenez, senior vice president at Brickell Capital Finance and a two-time Emmy winner.
Hunger Action Month is a nationwide initiative created by Feeding America to raise awareness about hunger in the United States. Throughout September, Feeding South Florida will host various events to encourage residents to "GO ORANGE" and participate in hunger relief efforts.
For more information or to register for the Outrun Hunger 5K, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/fy27outrunhunger5kpbc.
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