Run to Feed the Hungry
Run to Feed the Hungry
I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento personal injury lawyer. It’s that time again. Time to remember all of our many blessings. Time to share them with members of our community who maybe going through trying times. So, let’s dust off our running shoes and open our hearts again this holiday season to honor a good cause.
Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Countless runners are getting ready to take part in the annual Run to Feed the Hungry gathering. This is a huge Thanksgiving morning tradition for the city of Sacramento. It was back in 1994 that just under 800 participants showed up for the inaugural event. Last year, a record was made with 28,644 participants coming out to show their support. The event belongs to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services organization. All profits generously support and benefit the organization who serve many of our local families in need. The 10K race begins at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K (for us mini marathoners) begins at 9:00 a.m. on November 24, 2016. Remember: the event goes forward in sunshine, freezing temperatures and in the rain. There are no excuses – they run through it all – that’s just the way Sacramento rolls. We are so proud to be a part of Sacramento’s effort to end hunger in our community.
23rd Year of Running to Feed the Hungry
This time-honored tradition called Run to Feed the Hungry has gone from a cozy little event that drew a hundred people or so to thousands and thousands-strong Thanksgiving day event. This will be the 23rd year that amazing people have come out to participate in the run. In fact, our Sacramento Running to Feed the Hungry tradition has encouraged other similar traditions in other communities. This is how one good deed forms many others. Thank you to all that participate and smile while helping those in need.
2016 Run to Feed the Hungry Details
Event Date: Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 24, 2016
How to Register:
Early registration, through November 17, 2016 $35
November 18th through November 23rd $40
Day of Race: $45 adults – Kids 17 years old and younger, $20 (kids always $20 and same price on race day).
Please Note: People who register on race day will not be timed (yay!)
On Your Mark Times: 10K at 8:15 am – 5K at 9:00 am
Location of the Run: Both races start at J Street (just west of the entrance to Sacramento State).
Race routes run primarily through East Sacramento, however, the bigger 10K race stretches through several blocks over into midtown Sacramento before returning back through East Sacramento.
Predicted weather conditions (which does not really matter because we run no matter what): Accurate-Weather predicts “a full day of sunshine” on the day of the race, with a high expected of about 60 degrees and a low prediction of about 42 degrees. The average temperature for November 24th in Sacramento is between a high of 60 degrees and a low of 41 degrees.
Sacramento Road Closures
▪ J Street at 58th and the J Street Bridge (4:30 through 11:30 a.m.)
▪ J Street at 58th and Alhambra Blvd. (8:10 through 10:30 a.m.)
▪ 45th St. between J St and Folsom Blvd (9 through 10 a.m.)
▪ Folsom Blvd between 45th St and 41st St (9:05 through 10:15 a.m.)
▪ 41st St between Folsom Blvd and J St (9:05 through 10:30 a.m.)
▪ 41st between J and H streets (9:05 through 10:30 a.m.)
▪ H St from 41st to Elvas Ave (8:35 through 11:15 a.m.)
▪ H St from 57th to Elvas Ave (5 through 11:45 a.m.)
▪ Alhambra between J St and McKinley Blvd (8:20 through 10 a.m.)
▪ G St between Alhambra and 24th St (8:20 through 9:20 a.m.)
▪ 24th St between G and F streets (8:25 through 9:25 a.m.)
▪ F St between 24th St & Alhambra (8:25 through 9:35 a.m.)
▪ McKinley Blvd between Alhambra and Elvas avenues (8:25 through 10 a.m.)
▪ Elvas Ave (eb) between McKinley and Coloma Way (8:30 through 10 a.m.)
▪ Coloma Way between Elvas and Pico (8:30 through 10:15 a.m.)
▪ Pico Way from Coloma to F St (8:30 through 10:15 a.m.)
▪ F St from Pico to 47th St (8:30 through 10:15 a.m.)
▪ 47th St from F to H streets (8:35 through 10:15 a.m.)
▪ Carlson Drive between H St and Sandburg (7:15 through 11:45 a.m.)
▪ H St between Camellia and Elvas (7:15 through 11:45 a.m.)
▪ The H St Bridge (7:15 through 11 a.m.)
Safety During Sacramento Run to Feed the Hungry
Even with all the road closures listed above, participants will want to be on the look out for motorists who may be driving negligently. This can include drunk drivers, distracted drivers or those who may have the potential to cause serious pedestrian injuries to those running in this cherished event.
Sacramento Pedestrian Injury and Personal Injury Lawyers
Happy Thanksgiving. My name is Ed Smith. I’m a Sacramento personal injury lawyer. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a vehicular accident or pedestrian accident due to the negligence of somebody else, please call me at (916) 921-6400 for free, fast and friendly advice. If you are outside of the Sacramento region, please call me at (800) 404-5400.
See my Past Verdicts and Settlements here.
Look up my outstanding client reviews and comments on: Google, Avvo and Yelp!
Founder of the leading personal injury website in California: www.autoaccident.com
Image Source of Run to Feed the Hungry – Courtesy of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Story Source of Run to Feed the Hungry – Sacramento Bee
For more information click here: http://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/holidays/article114985933.html#storylink=cpy
:bw