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Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk logo

Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Rochester, MI
Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th Street, 48307
Type
RUN
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Great for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • Family Friendly

Great for: beginners, families

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  • Stroller Friendly

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Distances & registration

3 options

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  • 1 Miles

    Sun, Oct 4, 9:15 AM EDT · From $12.10

    Opens Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.60

    Opens Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • Spectator Pancake Breakfast

    Sun, Oct 4, 9:30 AM EDT · From $6.80

    Opens Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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The course

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From the organizer

Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026! Help Neighborhood House "Scare Away Hunger" by participating in this one-of-a-kind fun run/walk! Scare Away Hunger is a unique, annual event that adds a creative twist to a traditional running event, while helping our community! Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes!* Proceeds from this event will help our neighbors with food insecurity and during times of hardship. Whether you are a casual walker or a running enthusiast, join us in helping in Neighborhood House envision a community of neighbors helping neighbors on the path of self-sustainability.

5K Run/Walk | $40/runner - you will receive

professional timing runner bib, T-shirt, medal, finish line snacks CONTINUING THIS YEAR - Pancake Breakfast Family Fun Run/Walk | $15/person - you will receive:

Runner bib Participation award Finish line snacks CONTINUING THIS YEAR - Pancake Breakfast **Strollers welcome (will be staged in back of pack).

Spectator Pancake Breakfast | $5/person - you will receive:

Pancake breakfast

Packet Pick-Up Times: Friday, October 2nd: 1PM-7PM Pick-Up Location: Neighborhood House Main Office | 1720 South Livernois | Rochester

October 4th - Race Day Times: On-site Packet Pick Up 8:00-9:15 5k Run/Walk starts 9:00 am

Family Fun Run starts 9:15 am **Children's activities available after Family Fun Run**

As you lace up for our 5K/family fun run, remember to bring a can of food with you on race day. Your donation will help stock the shelves of the Neighborhood House Food Pantry. One small can makes a big difference – let's turn our steps into sustenance for those who need it most. Together, we can outrun hunger!

* Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes! Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent. Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon. Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials. Costumes may not drag on the ground

**The race takes place rain or shine.  Only severe weather and/or lightning will result in delay or cancelation**

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