5K 4 Hope & Hunger Relief

5K 4 Hope & Hunger Relief

5K 4 Hope & Hunger Relief is a community running event on 02/27/2027 held in Phoenix, Arizona, with both an in-person family race and a virtual 5K option. The in-person activities are based at Streets of Destiny, 3444 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008.

The course follows the Arizona Grand Canal trail near 33rd Street and Roosevelt and covers 3.1 miles (5K) on a paved surface. The route is described as flat with minimal elevation change and is suitable for running, walking, and rolling. The course is wheelchair and stroller friendly and includes two water stations along the route.

Registration opens on 06/26/2026 and closes on 02/27/2027. The listed registration fee is $35.00. Same-day registration and packet pickup are available at Streets of Destiny. A post-race awards presentation and celebration take place at Streets of Destiny.

The event supports Hope and Hunger Relief efforts for people experiencing homelessness. Participation helps fund housing stabilization services, food assistance and nutrition support, crisis intervention and case management, and access to health and social services. In 2024 the organizing group provided services to over 14,000 people.

The virtual 5K allows participants to run, walk, or roll a 5K route of their choice, track their effort with a stopwatch, GPS watch, running app, or other timing method, and submit results through the event's result submission process. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.