Run For Hunger
Our annual July 4th event for your whole family
Sponsored by
Run For Hunger 2026
Our fifth annual Run For Hunger event was a huge success! We had almost 600 participants across our three events. Thanks to the more than 70 volunteers who helped make it happen!
We took lots of photos at our 2026 and have been compiling them into an iCloud Photo Gallery.
You can also find your finishing time on our race results page.
Event Information and Registration
Whether you’re interested in participating in the event, volunteering or being an event sponsor, we’ve got you covered with the information below.
This year, we are expanding our event to include a new participant fundraising opportunity, entitled Miles for Meals Fundraising Challenge.
Participants can dedicate the month of June to training and fundraising for The Well Outreach.
Miles for Meals fundraisers will be recognized, and top fundraisers and teams will be awarded on the day of the event!
Early Packet Pickup
If you would like to get your bib, t-shirt and swag bag before the day of the event, you can stop by The Well Outreach’s Spring Hill pantry:
Thursday, July 2
10AM – 3PM
5306 Main Street in Spring Hill [Directions]
Feel free to pick up materials for friends and family as you do so!
Check-in will be available the morning of the event as well.
Day of Event
Timeline
Here is the full sequence of events for the morning of the event:
6:00AM – Event opens | Walk-up registration | Packet pickup
6:20AM – Arrival time for Timed 5K participants
6:30AM – Team photos near the registration area
7:00AM – Timed 5K race starts for all ages
7:20AM – Arrival time for Color Fun Run participants
8:00AM – Untimed Color Fun Run starts | Award presentation for age range winners of race
8:40AM – Arrival time for Bicycle & Stroller Parade participants
9:00AM – Bicycle & Stroller Parade starts
Locations and Maps
Location
The Run For Hunger is held at Summit High School | 2830 Austin’s Way Spring Hill, TN | [Directions]
Arrival and Parking [Parking Map]
Because of the course route, traffic flow and parking procedures have been changed. Here are important directions to help you navigate to parking as easily as possible:
- The only entry to the event is via Austin’s Way, which is at the very north end of the Summit High School expanse along Buckner. This road used to be named Twin Lakes Road.
- Please follow signage as you arrive on campus. We have three designated parking areas.
- If you arrive after the start of the 5K race, you may need to wait until traffic patrol allows for the resumption of traffic flow.
The Course [Course Map]
Our course is officially USATF certified and will be an out-and-back loop through the Summit High School and Spring Station Middle School campuses. We will have plenty of hydration for participants to help with the expected heat!
Date and Location
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Summit High School
2830 Austins Way
Spring Hill, TN
Participation Options
Miles For Meals
Timed 5K Race
Color Fun Run
Bicycle & Stroller Parade
Participation Options
- Timed 5K Race
- 7:00AM start time
- $45 for adults
- $25 for children ages 5-12
- T-shirt included (guaranteed for those who register by July 1)
- Color Fun Run (untimed)
- 8:00AM start time
- $40 for adults
- $25 for children ages 5-12
- T-shirt included
- Bicycle and Stroller Parade
- 9:00AM start time
- FREE
- For children 10 and under, accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Miles For Meals Fundraising Challenge
- A virtual challenge that lets you connect your training to fundraising for The Well Outreach.
- This can be selected as a free standalone option or connected to the other three options.
When you register…
The Well Outreach is using the RunSignUp.com platform for participant registration. Here are some important notes to help you register:
- You will have the option to register individually or as part of a team.
- Payment is safe and secure by credit card, and you can include an additional donation to The Well Outreach if you wish.
- No matter what option of the event you register for, you will be provided your own Miles for Meals personal fundraising page. This is how you can help The Well Outreach generate even more proceeds from this event!
NOTE: The Well Outreach can only guarantee a t-shirt for participants who register by June 27.
Miles for Meals Fundraising Challenge
Turn Your Miles Into Meals!
For the 2026 Run For Hunger, The Well Outreach is expanding the scope of the event to include participant fundraising. We want your help connecting others to the event and the mission that it serves. Here are important pieces of information to help you help us:
Invite People to Sponsor Your Race Training
Set a goal for how many miles you want to run or walk through the month of June to prepare for the race. Then ask friends, family and co-workers to sponsor your training by providing funding support for our event.
Your Personal Fundraising Page
Every participant, upon registering, will be provided with their own personal fundraising page within the RunSignUp.com platform. We’ve set up content for you so that you can share your fundraising page quickly with potential donors.
To help you with language, images and links, we have put together a Fundraising Toolkit with content you can use on your fundraising page, donor emails and social media posts.
- $100 – water bottle
- $500 – event hat
- $1000 – thank you experience
- Top Fundraiser Award
Want to be an event sponsor?
The annual Run For Hunger brings hundreds of people together on the 4th of July and provides an excellent opportunity for businesses and organizations to be visible. There are more than a dozen different sponsorship opportunities for the event. To see which sponsorships are available and best suited for you, please view our Sponsorship Guide.
T-Shirt Sponsors
We have streamlined the process for businesses and organizations that want to build brand awareness via t-shirt sponsorship. Please visit our Sponsorship webpage to do so.
Questions?
We would be happy to answer any questions that you have. Please reach out to:
Brent Perry
Community Engagement Coordinator
brent@thewelloutreach.org
