Event Description

Gleaners Community Food Bank is excited to announce the 2025 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 21, 2025, at Freedom River in Brighton, Michigan.

Pricing: 

5k run/walk early registration including shirt $30 until 6/08, 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 6/08, 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. 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 19 | 4:00-6:00 PM, The Running Lab | 409 W Main St, Brighton, MI 48116

Race Day Packet Pickup:  June 21 | 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.

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