The Hunger 5K is a fun, family-friendly way for people of all ages to help those in need. Proceeds benefit Matthew 25: Ministries’ work with the poorest of the poor and disaster victims in Greater Cincinnati, throughout the U.S., and around the world. For over 20 years, Matthew 25 has been collecting food products to support local pantries and shelters. Groups/Teams of 6+ receive $5 discount (refunded after member 6) Since the first Hunger 5K was held, more than 1 million pounds of food has been distributed to people in need in Greater Cincinnati. *Military Discount: As a thank you for their service, active military personnel and veterans have the opportunity to participate in the Hunger 5K for FREE! Simply use this complimentary code when registering online: military26. **Virtual: Choosing this registration option indicates that you are unable to attend the event, but would like to receive a t-shirt in the mail after the race, if you cannot attend packet pickup. Be sure to select your desired shirt size and provide your current postal address when completing the registration form.
5K: T-Shirt
440 Yards: T-Shirt
Virtual Hunger 5K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $40.00 | Dec 5 | Jan 31 |
| $45.00 | Feb 1 | Mar 31 | |
| $50.00 | Apr 1 | Apr 17 | |
| $55.00 | Apr 18 | Apr 18 | |
| 440 Yards | $0.00 | Jan 9 | Jan 31 |
| $0.00 | Feb 1 | Mar 31 | |
| $0.00 | Apr 1 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,117 | 52:07 | 16:51 |
| 2024 | 1,243 | 50:24 | 16:46 |
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| Apr 17 |
| $0.00 | Apr 18 | Apr 18 |
| Virtual Hunger 5K | $30.00 | Feb 2 | Apr 18 |