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Hunger Run - Columbia Pacific Food Bank

10k2026-03-07

Lace up for the Hunger Run 1-Mile in Saint Helens, OR, where ~300 runners gather to fight food insecurity while enjoying a scenic course near the Columbia River. This family-friendly event supports the Columbia Pacific Food Bank's mission to end hunger in the Pacific Northwest, making every stride a step toward helping local families. Perfect for all ages and abilities, join the movement and discover how one mile can make a million differences in your community.

RegisterOpen signuprunsignup.com LocationSaint Helens, ORRace start area

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.3 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"I started running just eight months ago to get in shape after a desk-job health scare, and the Hunger Run was exactly the kind of event that makes a beginner feel like a real..."

A joyful mile that makes you feel good from start to finish1 Mile · beginner · Apr 2026

"Running 25–35 miles per week, I don't often get excited about 1-mile races, but the Hunger Run in Saint Helens converted me. The course is a straight shot on Old Portland Road..."

Best food-bank fundraiser race in the Columbia River region1 Mile · intermediate · Apr 2026

Current review averageLive runner ratings

4.3 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

City 10k layout

Course geometry is still filling in, but the race format, location, and planning signals already make the day easier to read.

Elevation profile

Course profile still taking shape

10K runners can still use the weather, logistics, and race format to plan even while exact elevation detail catches up.

Pressure point

Race-morning execution

This looks more like a race where calm logistics and disciplined pacing matter more than one famous course feature.

Weather bias

Wet-course risk

Rain shows up often enough to plan for slick footing and a damp start.

Free training plan

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Course Profile

Hunger Run - Columbia Pacific Food Bank 10k course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

How hard is a 10K?

Planning read

82/100

Course detail: Moderate
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Live forecast

Weather read

Strong headwind penalty

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

Hunger Run - Columbia Pacific Food Bank 10k weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

-7.4 mph

Interpretation

Strong headwind penalty

NOAA race-window forecast is live. Wind is scored relative to the course bearing where possible.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 8.0 mphDominant direction NNW

Estimated weather effect

+3.16%

Heuristic read

Major weather drag

Help score

-57

Historical profile

Historically close to neutral

Based on 7 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 35.9FAvg wind 5.4 mphAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

0%

Headwind years

0%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2025 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Mar 1, 2025

Avg temperature

49.7F

Avg wind

3.3 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+0.29% estimated finish-time effect · 12 hourly observations

Race zone

72F

Partly Cloudy

8.0 mph · NNW

City center

72F

Partly Cloudy

8.0 mph · NNW

Finish area

72F

Partly Cloudy

8.0 mph · NNW

Course Breakdown

Where the race gets tactically interesting

Course rhythm

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

Hunger Run - Columbia Pacific Food Bank 10k race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

8 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

11 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftOpening congestion

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Saint Helens, OR should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the 10k at Hunger Run - Columbia Pacific Food Bank as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

10k planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

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Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

8

Recorded race years

Available

10k

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for Hunger Run - Columbia Pacific Food Bank 10k

Runner reviews live

Course

87/100

Logistics

43/100

Crowd support

93/100

Aid stations

87/100

Finish area

87/100

Recommend

93/100

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Common questions

FAQ

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Question 3Where do I pick up my packet?

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Hunger Run - Columbia Pacific Food Bank

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Mid-course

Strong headwind penalty

-7.4 mph

Strong headwind penalty

+3.16%

Major weather drag

-57

Historically close to neutral

0%

0%

0%

2025 race-weekend conditions

Mar 1, 2025

49.7F

3.3 mph

N/A

72F

72F

72F

Middle rhythm

8 recorded years

11 distances

More details coming

Mid-course

Open entry

10k planning

8

Available

Growing archive

87/100

43/100

93/100

87/100

87/100

93/100

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