Better Together 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- Berea City Park, Berea, KY
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $10–$25
From the Organizer
The Better Together 5k Run/Walk is part of a community event designed to support the Berea Food Bank and to remind all of us that we are indeed Better Together.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 9am at the Berea City Park, Pirate Parkway, Berea, KY 40403
This 5th Annual event – formerly known as the Hunger Hurts Food or Fund Drive is celebrating its 34th anniversary. That's 34 years of Bereans taking care of each other and 34 years of community support for people and families in need of a little help.
Times continue to be challenging for many.
Thank goodness we can point to the power of community support; thank goodness we are Better Together.
7:30-8:30AM - Packet Pickup
8:30AM - Welcome
8:45AM - Kids Dash
9:00AM - 5K
RACE FEATURES:
- Relatively flat/fast course through Berea City Park and the Berea City Trail
- Winter beanie/race caps AND a fleece headband option
- Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall Finishers as well as Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39. 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
- Something for everyone - 5K run/walk, Kids Dash & virtual option (Wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, dogs on leashes are welcomed!)
- Free snacks and water at the finish
- Free race photos (Thanks Sarah Heggen!)
- Music, food, fun & fellowship
This event and your generosity will help keep food on the shelves of the Berea Food Bank well into the new year.
PACKET PICKUP --- We plan to hold our packet pickup on race morning at Berea City Park near the football field/bleachers from 7:30-8:45am.
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
61°
Typical Low
43°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Berea College, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Berea, KY
Population
15,557
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,010 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- What is the Better Together 5K?
- Better Together 5K is a running race held in Berea, Kentucky on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Better Together 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Berea, Kentucky at Berea City Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Better Together 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Better Together 5K
Nov 7, 2026