Run to Feed the Hungry
Race snapshot
Race Day
43–63°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
World-class event
Crowd Rating
Legendary crowd support
The Lowdown
Run to Feed the Hungry is Sacramento's Thanksgiving Day tradition, a 5K and 10K run/walk that raises money for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Held annually since 1994, it is the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the United States: the 2025 edition sold out for the first time in the event's history, with 34,050 registered runners. The 10K starts at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K at 9:00 a.m. from a shared loop course that begins on J Street just west of the Sacramento State University entrance and winds through the tree-lined streets of East Sacramento; runners choose their distance on race morning rather than at registration. Every dollar raised funds three meals for local families and seniors facing hunger, and 2026 is the first year every finisher is chip-timed at no extra cost.
Questions about the Run to Feed the Hungry 2026
When is the Run to Feed the Hungry 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Where is the Run to Feed the Hungry?
Sacramento, CA, United States.
What time does the Run to Feed the Hungry start?
The race starts at 8:15 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Run to Feed the Hungry 2026?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration in advance, with price rising through four tiers from Aug 1 to race day; Race-day registration accepted at the top price tier if capacity remains (sold out for the first time in 2025); Virtual participation option available; contact registration@runtofeedthehungry.com to switch.
What is the Run to Feed the Hungry elevation gain?
15 ft (5 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Relatively flat course.
What is the Run to Feed the Hungry course like?
It passes Sacramento State University (Sac State) and East Sacramento's tree-lined residential streets along the loop course.
What is the weather like at the Run to Feed the Hungry?
Race-day temperatures are usually 6–17 °C (43–63 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Run to Feed the Hungry have?
34,050 participants. World-class event.
Where are the Run to Feed the Hungry results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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