Unite to Fight 5K
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Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk
Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk is a community fundraising event on August 23, 2026, at Mill River Park in Stamford, Connecticut. The event is organized by Filling in the Blanks, an organization founded in 2013 that provides weekend food bags and related services to children in need.
Event options include:
- 5K
- 100 m Kids Fun Run
- Virtual 5K with result submission
Registration opens May 21, 2026, and closes August 9, 2026. Listed registration fees are $40.00 for the 5K, $10.00 for the Kids Fun Run, and $35.00 for the Virtual 5K. Registered participants receive a Unite to Fight T-shirt; T-shirt availability may be limited for registrations after July 17, 2026.
Filling in the Blanks reports serving more than 10,000 children at over 200 sites across Fairfield, Westchester, and Putnam counties. The organization has established four in-school pantries and launched the Fresh Food On The Move mobile pantry in 2023, which supplies fresh produce, proteins, and other staples as well as health and wellness services. The event notes that in Fairfield County more than 33,000 children face food insecurity and that many rely on school meals during weekdays, leaving weekend gaps in access to food.
The race is listed as rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
