Hartford Marathon supports Foodshare

The Marathon is less than a month away, will you join us?

For the first time, Foodshare has been selected as an official Charity for the NU Hartford Marathon! Time and time again we hear that we should try and incorporate a run into our annualWalk Against Hunger – logistically speaking this is just not possible and we’re so happy to partner with the Hartford Marathon so that our running friends can have a way to fundraise with us and also allow our volunteers to get involved as well!

There are three ways in which you can help:

1. Volunteer!

As a part of our contract with the Hartford Marathon, we must provide at least 20 volunteers to work the day of the race. Our assigned duty is “Kids Course” – volunteers will be assisting with the Kids K Fun Run! The shift will run from 8am-11am on Saturday, October 11. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Events Coordinator, Jordan Nyberg (jnyberg@foodshare.org), for detailed instructions on how to sign up.

2. Run and Fundraise!

We are hoping to recruit at least 20 runners who will also fundraise for Foodshare leading up to the Marathon. We already have four staff members signed up to participate and will even have a relay team running that day! Join them by signing up today!

3. Donate!

Not a runner? That’s OK! All of our dedicated runners would be more than happy to accept your donation to their fundraising efforts. Our goal is to raise at least $5,000 in our first year as an official charity of the NU Hartford Marathon and you can help! Simply visit our fundraising site to show your support and make a donation.