Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race

Gleaners Community Food Bank is excited to announce the 2nd annual Hunger Free Summer 5K Run and Walk! With the support of our incredible community, Gleaners continues to work toward our mission of creating a food-secure Southeast Michigan.  

When school is out, many children lose access to the meals they rely on, but the Hunger Free Summer campaign helps bridge that gap. Gleaners can provide 3 meals for every dollar donated. Thanks to a match from Citizens and other generous donors, for every dollar raised through run registrations or donations, Gleaners can provide six meals to families facing hunger. 

Please join us as we race toward a food-secure community on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Freedom River in Brighton, Michigan.

Pricing: 

5k run/walk early registration including shirt $30 until 6/07, then $35 with limited shirt sizes available. $40 on race day with no shirt.  

1 mile fun run/walk early registration including shirt $25 until 6/07, then $30 with limited shirt sizes available. $35 on race day with no shirt. (please note the 1 mile run/walk is an untimed event)

Awards:  Running Lab gift certificates to the Overall Male and Female finishers and Overall Master Male and Female Winners. Awards to the top 3 in age groups (male and female) 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Early Packet Pickup: June 18 | 4:00-7:00 PM, The Running Lab | 409 W Main St, Brighton, MI 48116

Race Day Packet Pickup:  June 20 | 7:00 AM, Race Location - Freedom River | 6716 Winans Lake Rd. Brighton, MI 48116

Parking: Plenty of onsite parking 

Course:  Cross country type course including trails, fields, pavement with slight hills. Race is chipped timed.

Team awards: Award for the Largest Team, the Most Spirited Team, and the Largest Fundraising Team. See "Teams" at the top of the page for more information. 

Results: The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results are live during the event and posted on this website. 

Join fellow runners on June 21, 2025 for the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Brighton.