It’s back! We were so thankful for the ability to continue on with our race virtually last year but we know everyone missed the hills, the smiling faces, the competition, the fellowship, the outreach, and everything else that we’ve grown to love from the North Hill 5K! We are thrilled to be back in-person on September 9th, 2023 for the 17th Annual North Hills 5K benefiting BackPack Buddies through Inter Faith Food Shuttle. We encourage everyone to get involved early by doing the following:

1. Mark Your Calendars! Plan to Walk, Run, or Volunteer during the Race on September 9th!
2. Spread the Word! Tell your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, etc about the NH5K and encourage them to participate!
3. Become a Sponsor! Sponsors help us raise critical funds for BackPack Buddies through Inter Faith Food Shuttle. We are looking for businesses, individuals, and Sunday School classes to serve as sponsors. If you or someone you know would like to help sponsor the 2023 North Hills 5K, please contact Laury Holley at recreation@tbcraleigh.com.

Why are sponsorships so critical for the North Hills 5K?

According to Feeding America, 1 in 4 children are at risk of hunger in North Carolina. BackPack Buddies is a program that runs in several US cities and seeks to provide children from food-insecure homes with healthy meals during the school year. Thanks to sponsorships and race participants, we were able to raise over $46,000 to support this program.

These funds contributed to over 200 students receiving backpacks filled with breakfast, lunch, and snacks 7 days a week through our Backpack Buddies Plus program at Inter Faith Food Shuttle. Through the support of sponsorships and race participants, we hope to continue to support this vital ministry for our community.