12th Annual
Race to Stop Hunger 5K
100% of Race proceeds for 2026 will feed children globally and locally.
This inspirational Race has funded 403,703 life-saving meals & helps nourish over 38,000 children annually.
Join us in the Fight Against Hunger!
Saturday August 8 | 7:40am
Join as an Individual, Team and/or Virtually
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, August 8
- Time: 7:40AM Kids Dash and 8:00AM 5K Run/Walk
- Location: Mallard Lake Forest Preserve - Bloomingdale, IL
Exciting Features!
- Great Course: Enjoy scenic wide paths of the Mallard Lake Forest Preserve, limestone, some asphalt, certified course and flush toilet bathrooms.
- Kids 1/3 Mile Dash: Registered participants receive an awesome goody bag and ribbon to celebrate.
- Cash Prizes: Awarded to the top two 5k male & female finishers. $100 1st & $75 2nd. If high school athlete, will give scholarship.
- Medals:1st, 2nd & 3rd places in all 5K age categories 9 & under to 80 & over
 | 100% of Race Proceeds Feed Children |  |
5K Team Event :
A Group of three or more participants (any age) to form a team. Team Medals awarded for teams with:
- Best Time (averaged)
- Largest Group
- Highest Fundraising
How to Sign up Team & Team Members: Pick a name. Sign up individually. First member of group to register will create team name & becomes captain. Additional members search for team name when they sign up.
Team Prizes: On race day team participant times are averaged. Lowest team average wins "best time" award. All team members can still qualify for age group awards. Members can join the team, and be virtual , however, their time will not be averaged in for team placement.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Fundraising Only Closed
Looking to simply fundraise for the event? Register here!
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Fundraise here!Apr 28 - Aug 8
Kids Dash Closed
Online registration closed-
Kids Dash is a fun, support filled 1/3 of a mile run just before our 5K kicks off. A fun -filled AWESOME goodie bag includes a ribbon.
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$8.97
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$12.18
T-shirts may be available, but not guaranteed after 7/24
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$12.18
T-shirts may be available, but not guaranteed after 7/24
Aug 3 – Aug 8
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Virtual 5K run/walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Participate at your own location & time while still feeding kids and supporting KAH-IL.
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$33.53Apr 28 – Jul 16
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$33.53
T-shirt not guaranteed
Jul 17 – Aug 2 -
$33.53
Shirts -while supplies last
Aug 3 – Aug 8
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5K Run/Walk (3.1 Miles) Closed
Online registration closed-
A beautiful course on limestone and asphalt through the forest preserve and around Mallard Lake.
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$33.53
Early /Bird Pricing
Apr 28 – Jul 16 -
$38.86
T-shirt may be available, but not guaranteed after 7/24
Jul 17 – Aug 2 -
$44.20
T-shirt may be available, but not guaranteed after 7/24
Aug 3 – Aug 8
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Packet Pickup: Early Packet-Pickup: Thursday, August 6th, 4-8 pm. Location: Kids Against Hunger-Illinois -200 N. Garden Ave. Roselle, IL- Unit BRace Day Packet-Pickup & Race Day Registration: Saturday, August 8th 7-7:35 Kids Dash/7-7:55 5K am. Location: Pavilion at Mallard Lake Forest PreserveAwards: In-person awards will include: CASH PRIZES -Top Two Overall Male and Female NEW! 1st, 2nd & 3rd places- Male and Female 5 year age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. Swag: All 5K finishers will receive: Race Bib, Race Shirt & Gift Bag. Race Bib will be emailed to virtual participants. Kids Dash finishers will receive: Race Bib, Gift Bag with Ribbon.  Recent 10th Anniversary Shirt |
Frequently Asked Questions AND A Guide to running our race virtually!
How to run our "Virtually/On your Own" race!
- Run anytime on Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Choose your own course
- Log your race results from your Run/Walk/Bike/
- Most importantly….have fun and enjoy the time outside!
- Take Pictures and upload them in Gallery
- Awards unfortunately, will not be available for virtual participants.
Follow these easy steps to prepare for your tracking:
VIEWING AND POSTING MANUAL RESULTS
If you plan to record using another software or tracking device or post manually from what is recorded on your watch, simply head here and "Submit Virtual Result" .
TRACKING STEPS
1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account
2. Follow this link and click "Start Virtual Run" button to add the Race to Stop Hunger to your in-app virtual events
3. To record your run on August 8, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the Race to Stop Hunger and follow prompts to start recording
Once you have completed your 5k distance in the app, save your workout and it will automatically post to Race Roster results.
(This step must be followed from your mobile device)
Race To Stop Hunger Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What are my options to see my Virtual results?
1. Download ASICS Runkeeper™ app, and take phone or other connected wearable with you when you race.
- More detailed end-to-end instructions (with images) for using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track your virtual event are linked here
2. Use your Fitbit, Garmin or Apple Watch to record your race.
- Instructions to link a recent activity recorded on a FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch linked here
- Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here
3. Manually Post your results (not using an app)
- Steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app) are linked here
4. Contact Race Director with results IF all else fails. racetostophunger@gmail.com
2. What If I have any Race Roster technical questions? Please Email: director@raceroster.com
3. Do I have to send you my results to get my race packet and shirt? We would like the results to be as accurate as possible. Other than that, No, you do not have to input it to receive your race packet.
4. What if I signed up for In-Person and ended up doing Race Virtually-On my Own or Vice Versa? This can happen and it is ok. Email racetostophunger@gmail.com for changes.
5. Can I sign up on Race Day? Yes, you can join us virtually and sign up all the way until midnight on Sunday, August 21st. We would Love for you to join us! At this time, the in-person race is not taking race day sign ups, however it can be done online on race day.
6. Can I send you my pictures? Yes, Please!! Take pictures out there! Get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us in the Facebook group and tag us on social! Or send them to the Race Director racetostophunger@gmail.com.
7. Can I race with a dog or child stroller? In-Person at Indian Lakes Park is dog friendly however, the course is NOT stroller friendly due to crushed gravel. Dogs will start in the back of the pack, Virtually, Yes! you can race wherever and with whomever you would like!
We look forward to seeing your name on the results board!
The Race To Stop Hunger 5k started in 2015 and raises money for Kids Against Hunger-Illinois. This is our 12th annual race and through this event we have fed over 376,462 children in the last 11 years! Your registration dollars and donations buy the raw products we use at packing events and create the meals we send to the children and families. Our satellite has packed 5.2 million meals and going strong!
Our new facility for volunteers to pack this nourishing food is at 200 N. Garden Ave. in Roselle,IL. We have helped DuPage County food Pantries & Nicaragua, Congo, Ukraine, Turkey, Philippines and Haiti since Covid and we bring volunteers and funds together to package these meals and get them to those in need. We bring businesses and the community together to team build and pack the meals we send. We are a non-profit, volunteer driven, locally funded organization that packages dry, highly nutritious food for hungry kids and families around the world and around the corner.
5K Certified Course
Top teams
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RoselleW2RRaised:$260.72 |
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HIgh-tech WinnersRaised:$164.83 |
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Kids Against Hunger CorporateRaised:$132.06 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Lynn
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Lynn Zeitler$3,061.65 Raised$3,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Cristina
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Cristina Longo$233.24 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Maciej
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Maciej Machaj$107.35 Raised$250.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Sandy
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Sandy Revak$81.58 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Cara
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Cara Steetz$50.00 Raised$50.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Thu, August 6, 2026 4:00 PM - Early Packet Pickup: Kids Against Hunger-IL 200 N. Garden Ave. Roselle, IL
- Sat, August 8, 2026 7:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration: Mallard Lake Forest Preserve - Pavilion
- Sat, August 8, 2026 7:40 AM - Kids Dash Race Start
- Sat, August 8, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K Race Start
- Sat, August 8, 2026 9:00 AM - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Nancy Thiemann
- Phone
- +1 847-624-6343
- Website
- Visit website
