Outrun Hunger 5K

Outrun Hunger 5K is a charity run and walk in Dahlonega, Georgia, held on October 24, 2026 with a 9 a.m. start. The 5K takes in a scenic course and there are awards for the leading runners in each age group. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable items as part of a food drive, and the money raised goes toward fighting food insecurity in north Georgia, supporting roughly 3,000 households including seniors and children.

The 5K is the most accessible race distance there is, which is part of why charity events lean on it: 3.1 miles is within reach of a beginner walking it, and still a genuine test for a runner racing it. Four weeks of three runs a week with one faster session is enough if you want to compete; if you would rather walk, no preparation beyond a comfortable pair of shoes is really needed. Either way, pack the food donation with your kit the night before so it does not get left in the kitchen.