Greater Lowell Walk for Hunger

The Greater Lowell Road Runners are proud to support the Greater Lowell Walk for Hunger.  Now in its 33rd year, the GLWFH provides funding for several vital charities that battle hunger in the Greater Lowell area. The donations that are raised by the walkers and runners through this single action are distributed to support eight local community organizations: The Alternative House, The House of Hope, The Lowell Transitional Living Center, The Open Pantry of Greater Lowell, The Merrimack Valley Food Bank Mobile Pantry, the food pantries in Westford and Chelmsford and our national outreach program, Sharing, Inc.

Runners are invited to participate as well with 2 additional distance options available for the 1st time this year.  There are be 3 loops available run along a scenic route through Westford and Chelmsford -- 4.2 miles, 8.8 miles, and 13 miles.  Crossing guards are posted at all street intersections, with first aid services, a peanut butter and jelly lunch at West Chelmsford United Methodist Church, and van rides (if needed) back to St. Mark's throughout the day.  Water will be available at a well stop and all three churches.  This could be a great supported training run, situated two weeks before Boston and after the GLRR Boston training runs.  Plus, raising money to help fight hunger in our area would be a great way to build some positive energy going into your race.  Or, if you're not running Boston (like me), do it because it makes you feel warm inside to raise funds for eight important charities with just one running event.  Oh, and did I mention peanut butter and jelly?

The 33rd Annual Greater Lowell Walk & Run for Hunger is Saturday, April, 4th, 2015.  Act locally through participation in this “Race Against Hunger”. Support the local charities that battle hunger in our Merrimack Valley Communities!  Registration starts at 8:00 A.M. at St. Mark's Church, 75 Cold Spring Road in Westford.

Please visit www.glwfh.org for more details and to download a pledge sheet.