Miles For Meals- Coastal Bend Food Bank

08/27/2025

Get Ready to Race: Lace Up for 2025! 🏃‍♀️

Join us for the 16th Annual Miles for Meals 5K Run/Walk & Kids 1K Fun Run along the beautiful Corpus Christi Bayfront!

📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Water’s Edge Park | 402 S. Shoreline, Corpus Christi, TX

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply want a fun walk by the bay, this event is for EVERYONE! 👟

🍎 Why It Matters:
Every step you take supports the Coastal Bend Food Bank Kids’ Backpack Program, providing food-insecure students with nutritious meals to take home each weekend during the school year. Together, we can ensure no child goes hungry.

✅ Register today and help us run hunger out of the Coastal Bend!
🔗https://coastalbendfoodbank.org/miles-for-meals-5k-run-walk/

11/16/2024

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ RACE DAY IS HERE! 🎉

We’re so excited to see everyone join us TONIGHT for the 15th Annual Miles for Meals 5K Walk/Run at Water’s Edge Park!

🛍 Missed Packet Pick-Up? No worries! You can grab your packet during Race Day Pick-Up:

📅 Today, Saturday, November 16th
🕓 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 Water’s Edge Park, 602 S. Shoreline Blvd

🔑 Race Day Schedule:
📌 4:00 PM: Check-In Opens
📌 4:50 PM: Registration Closes
📌 5:00 PM: Kids 1K Starts
📌 5:30 PM: 5K Run Starts
📌 5:40 PM: 5K Walk Starts
💲 Race Day Registration Costs:
👧 Youth (5-18 years): $30 for the 5K Walk/Run
🧑‍🦱 Adults: $45 for the 5K Walk/Run
👶 Kids 1K Run:
$20 (includes a race shirt)
$10 (without a shirt)

💪 Arrive early to warm up with Jennifer Salas from Zumama Fitness!

✨ Your support makes a difference! Proceeds benefit the CBFB Kids Backpack Program, providing school-aged children with backpacks filled with nutritious food for the weekend. Let’s lace up, make a difference, and help fight hunger in our community! 🍎

11/14/2024

We're excited to see all our walkers and runners join us on Saturday, November 16th for our 15th Annual Miles for Meals 5k Run/Walk! Please see dates and times below for packet pick up and race day schedule!

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up
Friday, November 15th
4pm - 7pm
5442 Bear Lane - Coastal Bend Food Bank

Race Day Packet Pick - Up:
Saturday, November 16th
4pm - 5:30pm
Water's Edge Park
602 S. Shoreline Blvd

Race Day Schedule:
Saturday, November 16, 2024
4:00 p.m. Check-in
4:50 p.m. Registration Closes
5:00 p.m. Kids 1K Starts
5:30 p.m. 5K Run Starts
5:40 p.m. 5K Walk Starts

09/08/2024

🌟 Save the Date! The 15th Annual Coastal Bend Food Bank Miles for Meals 5K Run/Walk & Kids 1K Fun Run is Coming! 🌟

🏃‍♂️ Lace up those running shoes and join us for an unforgettable evening along the stunning Corpus Christi Bayfront! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun walk, this event is for everyone! 💪

🗓️ Event Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Water’s Edge Park (402 S. Shoreline, Corpus Christi, TX 78401)

Register TODAY: https://bit.ly/4dVNlZ4

✨ Get ready to GLOW and run or walk to end hunger in the Coastal Bend! ✨

Why Participate?
Every step you take helps support the CBFB Kids' Backpack Program, providing bags of nutritious food to local students in need every Friday during the school year. Together, we can make sure no child goes hungry! 🥪❤️

💥 Exciting Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities! 💥
Learn more by visiting https://bit.ly/4dVNlZ4

Let’s make this night one to remember! 🌠 Ready, Set, GLOW! See you at Water’s Edge Park!

05/31/2024

🚨 Get Ready to Race: Lace Up for 2024! 🚨

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 15th Annual Coastal Bend Food Bank Miles for Meals 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K Fun Run along the beautiful Corpus Christi Bayfront! 🏃‍♂️

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar
Event Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Water’s Edge Park (602 S. Shoreline, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401)

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely walk, this event is perfect for everyone! 🌟

Why Participate?
All proceeds benefit the CBFB Kids’ Backpack Program. This vital initiative provides bags of nutritious food to students identified as food insecure, ensuring they have enough to eat over the weekend. Each “BACKPACK” is given to designated students every Friday during the school year. 🎒🥪

✨ Exciting Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Become a sponsor and showcase your commitment to the community.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4dVNlZ4

Every mile you run helps our most vulnerable neighbors put food on their tables. 🍽️

Together, We Make an Impact. 🤝

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 15th Annual Coastal Bend Food Bank Miles for Meals 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K Fun Run along the beautiful Corpus Christi Bayfront!

11/19/2023

Miles and Meals 5k Runners & Walkers get ready for a high energy and heart pumping warm up before the race with Special Guest D-Man! Davon Dupree Jackson

Registration will be OPEN for all new runners and walkers from 4-4:50pm at the race site!

11/18/2023

03/07/2023

Awards (all age groups)