Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Rochester, MI, United States

About the Event

Join us on Sunday, October 5, 2025! 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!* Proceeds from this event will help our neighbors with 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 of self-sustainability.

5K Run/Walk | $40/runner - you will receive

professional timing
runner bib,
T-shirt,
medal,
finish line snacks
NEW THIS YEAR - Pancake Breakfast

Family Fun Run/Walk | $15/person - you will receive:

Runner bib
Participation award
Finish line snacks
NEW THIS YEAR - Pancake Breakfast

**Strollers welcome (will be staged in back of pack).

Spectator Pancake Breakfast | $5/person - you will receive:

Pancake breakfast

Packet Pick-Up Times:
Thursday, October 2nd: 1PM-4PM
Friday, October 3rd: 5PM-7PM
Pick-Up Location: Neighborhood House Main Office | 1720 South Livernois | Rochester

October 5th - Race Day Times:
On-site Packet Pick Up 8:00-9:30
Family Fun Run starts 9:00 am
**Children's activities available after Family Fun Run**
5k Run/Walk starts 9:30 am

As you lace up for our 5K/family fun run, remember to bring a can of food with you on race day. Your donation will help stock the shelves of the Neighborhood House Food Pantry. One small can makes a big difference – let's turn our steps into sustenance for those who need it most. Together, we can outrun hunger!

* Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes! Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials.
Costumes may not drag on the ground

**The race takes place rain or shine. Only severe weather and/or lightning will result in delay or cancelation**

Races Offered

1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$10.00

Spectator Pancake Breakfast

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — Spectator Pancake Breakfast

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$5.00

5K RUN/WALK

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Rochester.

thermostat Temperature

7.9° / 17.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.7° / 13.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 1m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:47

nightlight Sunset

18:48

About Rochester

Learn more about the host city, Rochester.

Rochester is a city in Oakland County, Michigan. It is about 20 miles due north of Detroit. Settlers arrived in what is now Rochester in 1817, making it the oldest settlement in Oakland County. Rochester was incorporated as a village in 1869 and became a city in 1966.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Zac Schneck	M	24	Rochester, MI	18:11.7
🥈	Tony Kan	M	48	Troy, MI	21:45.6
🥉	Todd Aldous	—	53	Shelby Twp, MI	23:50.5
4	Shannon Wiklanski	F	43	Auburn Hills, MI	23:59.4
5	Kenny Ailey	F	17	—	25:01.2
6	Kenny Blake	M	47	—	25:02.1
7	Andrew Sanchez	M	46	Waterford, MI	25:06.3
8	Kim Frendberg	F	34	Rochester, MI	25:47.5
9	Jon Carl	M	38	Rochester Hills, MI	25:49.9
10	L. Scott	M	9	Rochester HIlls, MI	26:06.3
11	Denise Zuckerberg	F	59	Rochester hills, MI	27:11
12	Alec Schlitt	M	29	Lake Orion, MI	27:12.3
13	Connor Schlitt	M	25	Saint Clair Shores, MI	27:12.7
14	Matt Kelly	M	33	Sterling Heights, MI	28:52.3
15	Daniela Martinez	F	40	Rochester, MI	29:56.3
16	Arianna Ridderbusch	F	29	Lansing, MI	30:23.7
17	David Langkam	M	53	Washington, MI	31:29.8
18	W. Eddy	M	11	Rochester, MI	31:35.3
19	Mike Eddy	M	44	Rochester, MI	31:38.5
20	Susan E Gornall	F	65	Shelby, MI	32:13.4
21	Greg Barrows	M	69	Rochester Hills, MI	32:17.6
22	Debra Langkam	F	50	Washington, MI	32:17.9
23	Anne Penelope	F	40	Who knows, MI	33:11.9
24	C. Ryan	—	8	ROCHESTER HLS, MI	33:34.1
25	N. Ryan	—	12	ROCHESTER HLS, MI	33:36.1
26	L. Ryan	—	10	ROCHESTER HLS, MI	33:36.7
27	Elliot Ryan	—	39	ROCHESTER HLS, MI	33:39.5
28	Kelli Ryan	—	40	ROCHESTER HLS, MI	33:40.6
29	MIKE O'CONNOR	M	54	WATERFORD, MI	33:53.4
30	Christine Clark	F	66	New Baltimore, MI	34:07.4
31	Marilyn Trent	F	66	Rochester, MI	35:28.4
32	Abro Joey	M	32	—	37:15.6
33	Geoffrey Wallace	M	21	Farmington, MI	38:35.5
34	Sarah Host	F	21	Bloomfield Hills, MI	38:40.8
35	Honingford Anita	F	50	—	38:45.3
36	Honingford Steve	M	59	—	39:12.7
37	Julia Whitcher	F	48	Troy, MI	39:13.4
38	Christina Scott	F	41	Rochester HIlls, MI	39:19.8
39	Anam Ahmed	F	26	Rochester, MI	41:41.8
40	Steven LeFaivre	M	57	Rochester, MI	44:09.1
41	J. Webber	M	11	Rochester Hills, MI	45:58.2
42	Julia Webber	F	47	Rochester Hills, MI	45:58.9
43	B. Lerchenfeldt	M	5	Rochester Hills, MI	46:26.7
44	Mike Lerchenfeldt	M	39	Rochester, MI	46:27.6
45	Michael Webber	M	46	Rochester Hills, MI	46:36
46	Afrah Ansari	F	24	Rochester, MI	46:55.5
47	Jane Hassberger	F	59	Rochester Hills, MI	47:55.4
48	James Hassberger	M	58	Rochester Hills, MI	47:56.2
49	Odette Leduc	F	60	Imlay City, MI	48:33.3
50	Marie Pollizzi	F	62	Oxford, MI	48:37.4