Join us in-person or virtually for the 12th annual Race to Feed Kids in support of Mary’s Meals, an international feeding charity that provides a daily meal to children in their place of education. This isn’t just your average run/walk. Every single race registration will feed one child at Mcheza school in Malawi, Africa for an ENTIRE school year, helping to end hunger and change their story.
💙 5K Run / Walk
💙 Kid's Activities
💙 Merch / Store (including items not sold online!)
💙 Sweet Treats
Race Registration Options:
> 5K Walk/Run
> 5K Walk/Run Family Registration (Max 2 adults + children)
> 5K Virtual Walk/Run (purchasing t-shirt adds $5 for shipping)
Register Today (Early Bird Pricing ends April 5th):
https://runsignup.com/marysmealsracetofeedkids
Tentative Schedule of Events:
8:00 - Merch/Store & Kid's Corner Opens
9:00 - 5K Race Start Time
5K awards immediately following race
💙💙 Fundraise or Donate $100 - Get a FREE Mary's Meals Shirt! Learn more at the link above.
💙💙 "Feed the Hungry Near & Far" Food Drive - Once again for 2025, we're partnering with a local food pantry! Bring a non-perishable item to the Race to Feed Kids and help us feed our neighbors.
💙💙 Not a runner? Not a problem! This is more than a run/walk... it's a CELEBRATION OF MARY'S MEALS! Come and join us (registration not required for those not participating in 5K).
FAQs
> Family-friendly event (strollers are common)
> Dogs on a leash are welcome!
> Mary's Meals Store will open by 8:00 am - including items ONLY available IN-PERSON - so stop by and check out some new Mary's Meals merch!
> 5K: Our bibs are chipped, so if you're running late - no worries! We welcome Day-of Registrations and ask that you bring your smart-phone to complete registration.
> We invite anyone not interested in the 5K to stay and help us CHEER on the participants!
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