RENSSELAER FALLS – GardenShare is hosting the 2019 Fight Hunger 5K walk/run on Sunday, Sept. 22.

The event will be held in conjunction with The Harvester, an agritourism cycling tour hosted by Cycle ADK and St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, and offer opportunity to support GardenShare’s mission to ensure food justice for all of its North Country neighbors.

Check-in for the 5K will begin at 11 a.m. at Fobare’s Fruits. The walk/run will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Following the 5K and cycling tour, Fobare’s will host a barbecue lunch featuring local beer from In-Law Brewing and full access to Fobare’s grounds and venues.

Live music from Crane School of Music Irish Ensemble Class will liven things up from 1-3 p.m.

Participants must pre-register and submit payment for the 5K no later than Friday, Sept. 6.

For information and to pre-register, visit www.gardenshare.org or call 315-261-8054.

“This event is truly a community effort and the venue is just amazing. It will be a great time, for a great cause,” said Angela Villeneuve-Bronson, a co-chair of the 5K planning team.

“We are asking everyone to sign up by September 6th so we can assure they get a t-shirt commemorating this year’s event,” Bronson said.

Pre-registration will also give participants a chance to purchase separate tickets for the barbecue, live music, and full access to Fobare’s grounds and activities.

This is GardenShare's largest fundraising event for the year, and participants are encouraged to raise additional funds through individual sponsorships.

Prizes will be awarded to top fundraisers. Fundraising information is also available on the GardenShare website.

Learn more about GardenShare programs and the Fight Hunger 5K at www.gardenshare.org.