Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race

Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race : overview

The Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Freedom River in Brighton, Michigan. The event is organized by Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan and is presented as the second annual edition. Proceeds from registrations and donations are matched by Citizens and other donors so that each dollar raised can provide six meals; Gleaners reports it can provide three meals per dollar before matching. Gleaners serves five counties: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, and Monroe.

Events and entry

• 5K Run/Walk
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (untimed)

Registration opens on January 3, 2026. Early registration pricing and shirt guarantees apply: the 5K early registration fee is listed at $30, rising to $35 after June 7 and $40 on race day (no shirt). The 1 Mile early registration fee is listed at $25, rising to $30 after June 7 and $35 on race day (no shirt). T-shirts are guaranteed for entries completed by Sunday, June 7; sizes are limited after that date.

Course, awards and logistics

The course is described as a cross-country type route with trails, fields, pavement, and slight hills. The 5K is chipped timed and results are professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation; live results are posted on the event website. Awards include gift certificates for overall and master winners and top-three age-group awards (male and female) for 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Team awards are given for Largest Team, Most Spirited Team, and Largest Fundraising Team. Early packet pickup is scheduled at The Running Lab in Brighton; race day packet pickup is at Freedom River. Parking is listed as plentiful onsite. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.