Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Rochester, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $5
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K RUN/WALK | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK | Kids | Oct 4, 20269:15 AM | $15 | – |
| Spectator Pancake Breakfast | – | Oct 4, 20269:30 AM | $5 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K RUN/WALK: $40 until Oct 4.
- 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK: $15 until Oct 3.
- Spectator Pancake Breakfast: $5 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Rochester runs 37:51, about 12:11 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 44:41 and men in 32:02.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:31 AM, and the 5K RUN/WALK starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 780 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Rochester Municipal Park, Rochester, MI 48307
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Eastside Racing Company) for Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:36 or better, the top quarter in 33:05, and half the field in 48:51; the last tenth came in after 1:01:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 47:42 | 40:43 |
| 20-29 | 34:33 | 22:21 |
| 30-39 | 29:18 | 21:16 |
| 40-49 | 25:24 | 21:49 |
| 50-59 | 35:51 | 27:49 |
| 60-69 | 46:43 | 31:51 |
| 70+ | 50:37 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 147 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 94 to 232 finishers, and the median time rose from 47:56 to 48:51.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 232 (+147%) | 48:51 | under 26:36 | 17:22 |
| 2024 | 94 | 47:56 | under 26:26 | 18:12 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:05, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Rochester Municipal Park, Rochester, MI 48307Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 780 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 232 runners finished the 5K RUN/WALK; the median finish was 48:51 and the winner ran 17:22.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:05, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Rochester Municipal Park, Rochester, MI 48307.
From the organizers
Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026! Help Neighborhood House "Scare Away Hunger" by participating in this one-of-a-kind fun run/walk! Scare Away Hunger is a unique, annual event that adds a creative twist to a traditional running event, while helping our community! Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and dress up their pets!* Proceeds from this event will help our neighbors facing food insecurity and during times of hardship. Whether you are a casual walker or a running enthusiast, join us in helping in Neighborhood House envision a community of neighbors helping neighbors on the path towards self-sustainability.
5K Run/Walk | $40/runner - you will receive
professional timing
runner bib,
T-shirt,
medal,
finish line snacks