Panera Bread invites the Denver community to join in the 9th annual Panerathon 5K and 10K to Fight Hunger on Sunday, September 13. One in seven Coloradans, nearly half of those being children, struggle with hunger. It is for this reason that the Panerathon’s goal is to run hunger out of town. For every $1 raised, 4 meals go to those left hungry. Last year, 726 runners and walkers participated in the Westminster Panerathon and raised $10,212 for Food Bank of the Rockies, yielding more than 40,000 meals for Coloradans in need of food. This year’s event aims to raise more than $15,000 for Food Bank of the Rockies.
The race will take place at Panera Bread in the Shops at Walnut Creek, located at 10450 Town Center Drive in Westminster, Colorado. Events include a 5K walk/run and 10K run starting at 8:00 a.m. that wind through the Westminster Trail System, as well as a Free Panera Bread Kids Fun Run at 7:45 a.m. led by the Westminster Fire Department. All proceeds will benefit Food Bank of the Rockies.
Participants will receive an event t-shirt, goody bag and timing chip on race day. Custom medals and gift cards from Panera Bread and Road Runner Sports as well as Panera’s freshly baked baguettes will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K. Participants and their families are invited to enjoy the post-race expo, including activities for the entire family and Panera’s complimentary freshly baked bagels, pastries and sandwiches.
The pre-race registration fee for an adult is $35 for the 5K and $40 for the 10K. The pre-race registration fee for youths (17 years old and younger) and seniors (60 years old and over) is $30 for the 5K and $35 for the 10K. The pre-race registration fee is $25/person for teams of 10 or more. On race day, registration fees will increase $10 per person. For more information and to register, visit www.Panerathon.com.
WHO: Panera Bread
WHAT: 9th Annual Panerathon 5K and 10K
WHERE: 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster, Colorado 80021
WHEN: Sunday, September 13 at 8 a.m.