The Hunger Run 2026 — Columbus, OH

Date
May 23, 2026
Location
Columbus, OH
Venue
105 Park Dr
Start Time
12:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $45.00
Events
5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON, 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL, 1 Mile Run/Walk - IN-PERSON, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - VIRTUAL
Includes
Event T-Shirt
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The Hunger Run starts at midnight on May 23, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio—a scheduling detail worth planning around if you're traveling to the race. Held at 105 Park Drive, the event offers a 1-mile option and a 5K, making it accessible to runners across experience levels. Entry fees range from $30 to $45 depending on registration timing and category. If you're racing at midnight, factor in the unusual start time when booking your hotel; you'll want proximity to the venue and accommodation that supports an unconventional race schedule. Columbus has options across multiple neighborhoods to suit your needs before and after the event.

From the Race Organizer
Please join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at our NEW location of Wolfe Park to participate in The Hunger Run 5K and help chase hunger out of Central Ohio! We've also added a 1-mile event option for those who want to participate in the Hunger Run but aren't ready for a 5K! We are hosting the 7th Annual Hunger Run 5K in support of Neighborhood Services Inc. (NSI), a local food pantry and resource center located right here in Columbus, Ohio. Our goal is to spread awareness about hunger and food insecurity in central Ohio, bring the community together, and raise money for Neighborhood Services Inc. Did you know that 13.5% of Franklin County residents are food insecure, nearly 1 in 5 Ohio children live in food-insecure households, and Ohio ranks #1 in food insecurity in the Midwest? These are just a few of the many reasons why Neighborhood Services Inc. is so important. NSI was started in 1965 through the workings of 12 different churches in the Columbus area and has been serving the Univer

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Hunger Run 2026 — Columbus, OH?

The Hunger Run 2026 — Columbus, OH takes place on May 23, 2026. The race is held in Columbus, Ohio.

Where is The Hunger Run 2026 — Columbus, OH held?

The Hunger Run 2026 — Columbus, OH is held at 105 Park Dr in Columbus, Ohio.

Where can I find hotels near The Hunger Run 2026 — Columbus, OH?

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