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Hunger Hike 2015 is one of the most well respected and longest running fundraising events in our community. What’s special about this event is the focus on simply Fighting Hunger & Feeding Families.

This year there will be face painting, Zumba, massages, hot dogs, and music — and you’ll be able to meet Purdue Pete & cheerleaders, the Purdue Volleyball & Women’s Basketball teams and three Purdue coaches as well as see the Boilermaker Special. Keep raising money for Hunger Hike until we meet our goal — and join us for the Hunger Hike events this weekend to celebrate.

Hunger Hike

Hunger Hike details and schedule is as follows:

Hunger Hike Kick-Off event
Sunday, September 20
Riehle Plaza, N 2nd Street, Lafayette

1:15 p.m.
- Purdue Cheerleaders perform
- National Anthem: Sheila Klinker, Indiana State Representative & Kelly Jacobs
- Zumba warm-up with Brooke from Studio b Dance & Fitness, Lafayette
Starting at Noon
- Check-in and turn in your donations — Enjoy DJ Powder, Clowns, Face painting, Massages, snacks and more
1:45 p.m.
- Kick-Off ceremony with
  - Coach Nadine Morgan, Coach David Kucik & Coach Dave Shondell, Coach Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton
  - State Representatives Sheila Klinker & Ron Alting
  - Mayor Tony Roswarski, Lafayette
  - Peter Bunder, West Lafayette City Council president
  - Sally Seigrist, Tippecanoe County Council member
  - Judge Faith Graham & Judge Sean Persin
  - Shamus from K105 Radio!
  - Joe Micon, Lafayette Urban Ministry
  - Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, St. Thomas Aquinas Center
  - Katy Bunder, Food Finders Food Bank, Inc.

2 p.m. — Hunger Hike begins, led by
- Purdue Pete
- Purdue Cheerleaders
- Boilermaker Special
- Purdue Women’s Basketball & Volleyball teams
- Purdue Rowing & Crew Team

End of Hike — Riehle Plaza — Celebration Picnic with Hot dogs, chips & bottled water

To view the 3K Walk route map, click HERE.

HH5K Run
Saturday, September 19
Celery Bog Nature Area, 1780 Cumberland Ave., West Lafayette

8 a.m. – 9 a.m. — Check-in

9 a.m.
- Welcome – Joe Micon, Lafayette Urban Ministry
- Celebrity runners introduced – Shamus from K105; Rev. Bradley Pace, pastor at St. John’s Episcopal Church; Joe Micon, executive director of LUM; and Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, OP – pastor/director of campus ministries, St. Thomas Aquinas Center, West Lafayette
- Invocation – Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, St. Thomas Aquinas Center

After Run
- Results posted
- Trophies – top female, male & youth runners

More information:

Hunger Hike is an annual Fall community fundraising weekend which includes the traditional 3K Walk on Sunday as well as a 5K run on Saturday. This year Hunger Hike is Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, 2015.

All Hunger Hike proceeds directly support the Lafayette Urban Ministry food assistance programs including the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry, Food Finders Food Bank, Inc., and St. Thomas Aquinas Center’s Haitian Ministry including the Haiti Water Purification Project. Since early 1990s Lafayette Urban Ministry, St. Thomas Aquinas Center and Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. have been organizing a walk to support food programs locally, regionally and globally. Formerly known as the Crop Walk, it was officially renamed Hunger Hike in 1993.

Today, Hunger Hike gives companies, organizations, families & individuals many ways to be a part of a community event with a tremendous positive impact on “Fighting Hunger.”

Hunger Hike 5K Run—Media Event

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Highlights from the Media Event about Hunger Hike 5K Run

Joe Micon, LUM executive director, hosted a media event at the new location of the first-ever, Hunger Hike 5K Run — Munger Park. Due to the cresting Wabash River, the Wabash Heritage Trail is not yet ready for our spring 5K event. The Hunger Hike 5K Run planning committee worked with the City of Lafayette — and the decision was made to move the race to Munger Park (3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette). Click HERE to Register online for the Hunger Hike 5K Run.

The highlights of Joe Micon’s remarks at the media event are as follows:

The run will now start and finish in Munger Park—due to the high water along the Wabash River.
The weather forecast for Saturday is perfect running weather — cool, clear and overcast.
The Munger Park and Chatham Square trails are perfect for all levels of runners.
The latest “chip technology” will be used for timing.
Each runner will receive a commemorative T-shirt.
The winning runners will take away cash prizes: First place Male & Female Winner: $100 each; Second place Male & Female Winners: $50 each; Third place Male & Female Winners: $25 each
The run benefits three organizations focused on Feeding the Hungry: LUM Food Programs including St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry; Food Finders Food Bank; and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haiti Ministry

If you wish to see the Media Event online, click HERE.

Online Registration for the HH5K will close at noon on Friday, April 19, 2013, but race day walk-ups are always welcome.

The purpose of the Hunger Hike 5K Run is to use physical exercise to draw attention to and funds for “Feeding the Hungry.” All Hunger Hike 5K Run proceeds directly support the Lafayette Urban Ministry food assistance programs including the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haitian Ministry including the Haiti Water Purification Project. The latest “chip technology” will be used to give all runners an accurate race result time.

It’s an opportunity to support these outstanding local organizations while enjoying a serious 5K event.

Date:

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Time:

8:00-8:45 a.m. EDT – On-site Registration
9:00 a.m. EDT – 5K Run begins

Place:

Munger Park
3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, Indiana

Registration Cost:

$25 before noon on April 19, 2013
$30 day of race

Pre-Registration:

NOW through noon on Friday, April 19, 2013. Click HERE to Register.

Onsite Registration:

Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 8:00-8:45 a.m. EDT

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Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. EDT

Registration is located in Munger Park, 3505 Greenbush Street, Lafayette. Participants may pick up their Registration Packets and T-shirt before the HH5K — on Saturday, April 20^th from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.

Race begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT

The Hunger Hike 5K Run will convene at Munger Park (Greenbush Street entrance) with start/finish at the shelter in Munger Park. The race will follow Munger Park’s beautiful, paved lake-front & Chatham Square trails.

The latest “chip technology” will be used to give all runners an accurate race result time.

Pricing:

Pre-Registration cost is $25.00 and is available until noon on Friday, April 19, 2013
On-site Registration cost is $30.00 — the day of the race from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m.
Extra Hunger Hike 5K Run T-shirts are available for $15.00 each.

All Hunger Hike 5K Run participants, Register Here!

Online Registration for the Hunger Hike 5K Run will close on Friday, April 19, 2013 at noon but race day walk-ups are always welcome.

Virtual Runners

Participate in the Hunger Hike 5K Run even if you’re Out of Town –prefer running on a treadmill – are not a runner – or just want to Sleep-in – and make a difference as a Hunger Hike 5K Virtual Runner. Virtual Runners will receive a Hunger Hike 5K T-shirt and will be listed in the final results as a supporter of the Hunger Hike 5K Run.

Runner Benefits & Prizes

All eligible Hunger Hike 5K Run participants will receive a special Hunger Hike 5K T-shirt. Participants will be provided with water and a snack before and following the race. The overall men and women’s winners will each receive a $100 cash prize. There will also be cash and non-cash prizes for category winners. The race will be electronically timed using computer chip technology recording their race time as they cross the timed finish line. Results will be available upon completion of the race and posted on the Hunger Hike website before noon on the day of the race. All runners of all ages and abilities are welcome!

Note: If you cannot attend the race but would still like to make a tax deductible donation, please CLICK HERE!

Mark Your Calendars! And also Join Us for…

Hunger Hike 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Riehle Plaza, Lafayette

Join LUM online and help us serve children and families even better.

Hunger Hike 5K Run 2013

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Come join us for the Hunger Hike 5K Run

Race to Feed the Hungry

Be a part of the inaugural Hunger Hike 5K Run and Race to Feed the Hungry. The Hunger Hike 5K Run is open to runners of all ages and abilities who share a common goal: Fighting Hunger!

The Hunger Hike 5K Run will convene at Munger Park (Greenbush Street entrance) with start/finish at the shelter in Munger Park. The race will follow their beautiful, paved lake-front & Chatham Square trails. The latest “chip technology” will be used to give all runners an accurate race result time.