Frequently Asked Questions

Please join us for the 19th Annual Run for Food Thanksgiving Day

November 28, 2024 in Bidwell Park — 9:00am rain or shine!

 
  • The pre-registration cut off is November 1 at 11:59pm.

    All entries received by November 1 are guaranteed a t-shirt at packet pickup.

    For registrations received after November 1, t-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.

    NOTE: Prices will increase to Race Week pricing after Monday, November 25 at 6 p.m. Chip timing can not be selected or added on Thanksgiving Day.

  • PRE-REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 1 AT 11:59 PM:
    Adults — $30
    Adult Chip-timed Runner — $35
    Children 10 and under, with bib & shirt — $20
    Children 10 and under, Chip-timed & shirt — $25
    Children 10 and under, no bib or shirt — FREE

    NOVEMBER 2–25 at 6:00 PM:
    Adults — $35
    Adult Chip-timed Runner — $40
    Children 10 and under, with bib & shirt — $25
    Children 10 and under, Chip-timed & shirt — $30
    Children 10 and under, no bib or shirt — FREE

    RACE WEEK — NOVEMBER 25–28:
    Adults — $40
    Adult Chip-timed Runner — $45
    Children 10 and under, with bib & shirt — $30
    Children 10 and under, Bib-timed & shirt — $35
    Children 10 and under, no bib or shirt — FREE

    (No chip-timed registration available on Thanksgiving Day)

  • Packet pickup will be held at Fleet Feet (241 Main Street)

    Tuesday, November 26 — 10:00am – 6:00pm

    Wednesday, November 27 — 10:00am – 6:00pm

    Race day packet pickup (Nov. 28) is at Bidwell Park starting at 7:00am

  • Your registration for the Run for Food is not tax deductible.

  • All donations are 100% tax deductible. Once your donation has been processed, you can request to receive a receipt with the Jesus Center’s Tax ID on it.

  • Yes, extra t-shirts are available for purchase after the run at the main booth near Sycamore Field (near the refreshments).

    Standard registration includes a long-sleeve, cotton blend t-shirt. Short-sleeve technical shirt upgrades are available through November 1 by online registration only.

  • Presenting, Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsorship cut-off date is Friday, October 11 (featured on t-shirt and TV advertisement).

    Bronze and other sponsorships are due by October 30.

  • Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the Run for Food. You can find more information about sponsorship levels, benefits and instructions on how to become a sponsor here →

    For more details, please contact RunInfo@JesusCenter.org

  • A Team Sponsor is a group of Employees of 15 or more registering and paying together by November 7. For more details, please contact RunInfo@JesusCenter.org

  • We love our volunteers, they make this event possible every year! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at (530) 624-6932.

 

Still have questions? Contact us.

RunInfo@JesusCenter.org

(530) 624-6932