Event features 10K, 5K and Fun Run
(The following news release was provided verbatim by Manna on Main Street)
Manna on Main Street’s annual Race to End Hunger will be held Saturday, April 25, featuring a variety of fun-filled activities for people of all ages, while raising funds for Manna’s critical work to end hunger in the greater North Penn region of Montgomery County. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Manna’s Race to End Hunger.
Manna’s Race to End Hunger includes professionally chip timed 10K and 5K races, as well as a Fun Run that is approximately 1 mile. The races begin at 8:15am at Knapp Elementary School in Lansdale. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate, including people with strollers and dogs on leashes.
Over 450 people have already registered for the event.
People can register for the 10K, 5K, and Fun Run by visiting mannaonmain.org/rteh until race day. Onsite registration will be available at 7am on race day.
“Over the past year, Manna has seen a significant increase in the number of people needing our services,” said race director Patty Mark. “Once again, our community has stepped up to meet the moment, ensuring that Manna can continue to serve our neighbors with dignity. This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Manna’s Race to End Hunger. Together, we celebrate all that we’ve accomplished while raising the vital funds needed to continue this work.”
Food and beverages will be provided at the finish line by Backyard Beans, Wawa, Wegmans, Whole Foods and other local partners. North Penn Harmony will sing the National Anthem. Dozens of community volunteers will support the race, including by cheering for participants on the race course. There are over 65 race sponsors.
The Afzal Family Foundation is the race’s 15th Anniversary Sponsor.
“The Afzal family has been proud partners and supporters of Manna’s Race to End Hunger since its inaugural race,” said Mateen Afzal of the Afzal Family Foundation. “The challenge of ending hunger in our community is one that truly requires a collaborative approach. The Afzal Family Foundation continues to support Manna and its dedicated team who work tirelessly in the North Penn region in partnership with our neighbors who rely on their critical services enabling hope, security, and dignity.”
Other top sponsors include the Michelson Family Fund, CM3 Building Solutions, Greene Tweed, Brittany Pointe Estates Residents Association, Bergeys Inc., Advanced Medical Strategies, Clemens Food Group, Merck, and W.B. Homes.
“CM3 Building Solutions has been a long-term supporter of Manna and the Race to End Hunger,” says Bruce Michelson of the Michelson Family Fund and CM3 Building Solutions. “With our mission to deploy building technologies that bring well-being to people, community service is core to our vision and values. We strive to support organizations that make a tangible difference in the lives of our community, and there is none better than Manna on Main Street. We are proud to stand with the Montgomery County community in supporting Manna, their staff, volunteers and, most importantly, their clients.”
“Greene Tweed is grateful for the opportunity to continue its support of Manna on Main Street, and we are excited to sponsor the 2026 Race to End Hunger,” said Vickie Kozhushchenko of Greene Tweed. “Our relationship with Manna has grown over the years, and we continue to be inspired by the meaningful difference this organization makes for families across the North Penn community. This event reflects the spirit of compassion and collaboration that defines our region, and we’re proud to stand alongside so many others committed to ensuring our neighbors have the resources they need to thrive.”
All proceeds from the race benefit Manna on Main Street, the North Penn area’s largest nonprofit working to end hunger, whose vision is “that everyone might be fed.”
Along with Advanced Living Communities, North Penn YMCA, and The PEAK Center, Manna is a founding partner of North Penn Commons, located at 606 East Main Street in Lansdale. In September 2024, Manna opened Manna’s Online Market Hub at 10 N. Cannon Ave. in Lansdale.
For more information on Manna’s programs and services, visit www.mannaonmain.org.
