Women’s Health Magazine will host the Run 10 FEED 10 race at Crissy Field in hopes of spreading the awareness of hunger within local communities Oct. 26 at 8 a.m. The 10K run will stretch over the Golden Gate Bridge and end at the Golden Gate Promenade. 

“Hunger affects so many hardworking families across the country.  49 million Americans are food insecure and millions more are working just to make ends meet,” said Melissa Crossley, the Feed Foundation’s Manager of Sales and Operations.

“In fact, 1 in 6 children in the U.S. do not have enough nutritious food to enable them to learn, grow and thrive,” said Crossley.

After seeing such surprising numbers, Women’s Health magazine decided to partner up with Feed three years ago and aid the individuals facing the hunger problem in America by creating this nationwide race.

In fact, 1 in 6 children in the U.S. do not have enough nutritious food to enable them to learn, grow and thrive. Run 10 FEED 10 is an annual race touring across the country from Chicago, to New York City and to San Francisco with opportunities for other local communities to reach out and host a run of their own.

The event provides individuals  the opportunity to get involved in their community and host their own 10K run since the race only visits three major cities.

A total of eight other cities currently host ‘fun runs’ fighting for the same cause.

“I’d encourage CSU East Bay students to get involved with Run 10 FEED 10 because each runner and every donation truly makes an impact,” said Crossley.

This event not only challenges personal fitness levels and capabilities but also gives people an exciting chance to participate in giving back to children going hungry in their own neighborhoods in time for the holiday season.

A donation of 10 meals will be made automatically when a person registers for the race.

Participants will also receive a complimentary ‘FEED’ bag, designed to raise funds for the Feed Foundation.

In addition to donating canned goods at grocery stores for the holidays, running this race will not only provide a fun opportunity to give back to the community but also provide a fulfilling goal to reach among peers.

Everyone is allowed and encouraged to participate in this timed race and eligible to win a prize if they are placed in the top three places, but not to worry, all participants will be getting a bunch of free goodies on the day of the race.

“In the past, over 30,000 runners and spectators and fundraisers have participated. We’re really excited because we expect 2014 to be our biggest turn out yet,” said Crossley.

“At last year’s races, I saw about an equal number of male and female runners.  I think the mission of Run 10 FEED 10 is so powerful that is really brings everyone together to run,” she said.

While early registration is closed, there is still a chance to register for $55 up until the day of the race or until all spots are sold out.

To register for this event or for more information you can go to http://run10feed10.com/ and to learn more about the Feed Foundation, please visit www.FEEDprojects.com.