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Global Health Hustle 5k

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
University Park, PA
Rec Hall, 16802
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run or walk a beautiful campus 5k to support global health initiatives and communities in need.

  • Scenic
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Join the second annual Global Health Hustle 5k, a run or walk through a beautiful campus loop at University Park. This event is a meaningful way to support Penn State's chapter of Global Medical Brigades, with all proceeds dedicated to providing essential medical care, food, and clean water to communities in need, both locally in State College and abroad in Panama. It's an opportunity to contribute to a vital cause while enjoying a refreshing morning outdoors.

What to expect

  • Run or walk a rolling 5K campus loop.
  • Support global health initiatives with your participation.
  • T-shirts available for purchase at the start/finish line.

Standout details

  • Supports Global Medical Brigades
  • Rolling campus 5K loop
  • Limited to 100 participants
  • Second annual event

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Difficulty

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Come join us for our second annual Global Health Hustle 5k! Run or walk your way through this beautiful 5k campus loop starting and finishing at Rec Hall! All proceeds from this race will be donated to Penn State's chapter of Global Medical Brigades to benefit communities needing medical care, food, clean water, hope, and more here in State College and Panama. To learn more about our volunteer efforts at home and abroad, visit our Donations page!

Packet pickup will begin at 8:30 AM on the morning of the race and will end at 9:45 AM, 15 minutes before the race begins. T-shirts will be available for purchase at the start/finish line. Registration is limited to 100 participants, so sign up soon!

For questions, reach out to Abby Oliver at  aso5197@psu.edu

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