The 2024 Run to Feed the Hungry has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition in Sacramento for more than 30 years.Run to Feed the Hungry is the biggest fundraiser for Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. Organizers say it’s the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country.This year the fundraiser set a new record, with 31,660 people who signed up to participate.This is up from 796 runners and walkers at the first event in 1994.The Nov. 28 event for 2024 was allowed to be either a 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer run or walk. People also joined virtually and still got a bib and shirt.The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services helps hundreds of thousands of people get food assistance in Sacramento County each month through a network of more than 125 partner agencies. Kevin Buffalino with the Food Bank said 344,000 people were fed in October, the highest number ever for a month in the organization's 48-year history. KCRA 3's Teo Torres, Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Erin Heft, Brian Hickey and a handful of photojournalists covered this year's run. LiveCopter 3 was flying over the event as well. Here is what else you should know about this year’s event, which KCRA 3 and My58 help to sponsor.Run to Feed the Hungry updates 10 a.m.: KCRA 3 signed off from the Run to Feed the Hungry event that saw record attendance. Watch below to see what the crew is thankful for: 9:50 a.m.: Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg participated in the Run to Feed the Hungry for the final time during his term. 9 a.m.: The 5k run is underway. While the 10k begins early, the bulk of the Run to Feed the Hungry participants do the 5k run.8:45 a.m.: The first runner has crossed the finish line. KCRA 3's Deirdre Fitzpatrick said the runner is a student at Jesuit High School. 8:30 a.m.: Sacramento police chief Kathy Lester caught up with KCRA 3 at the starting line of the run, expressing her appreciation for the annual event. 8:15 a.m.: The 10k run is underway, with the 5k run beginning at 9 a.m.7 a.m.: KCRA 3 meteorologist said temperatures will be in the upper 30s for the start of the run at 8:15 a.m., in the low 40s by 9 a.m. and in the upper 40s by the end of the run.Where does Run to Feed the Hungry take place?The event starts on J Street, west of the entrance of Sacramento State, and runs a loop through the East Sacramento neighborhood. The course ends at the Scottish Rite Temple at 56th and H streets. View the course map here.People usually park at Sac State and in the surrounding neighborhood. Event organizers say there is free bike parking near the start line. View the parking map here.Note: The J Street entrance to Sac State will be closed until after the race finishes.What time is Run to Feed the Hungry? The 10k starts at 8:15 a.m. The 5K starts at 9 a.m. It's probably a good idea to get there by 7:30 for parking.Can you look up your run time for the 5k or 10k? Yes, there is a Run to Feed the Hungry results page that tracks when participants cross the finish line and how long it took them. You can find it here. Are there race awards?Yes.People can choose to have chip timing and join a timed runner's corral to compete for an award.The top three finishers in each age group will get a medal, and the top three overall men and women in the 5K and 10K will receive plaques and prize money.The top three masters (age 40 or older) among men and women will also receive plaques and prize money.Can I bring my pet?Organizers ask participants to leave their pets at home.What are the Road to Feed the Hungry road closures?These road will be closed until about noon, according to the city. J Street (Carlson Drive to 45th Street)45th Street (J Street to Folsom Boulevard)Folsom Boulevard (45th to 41st Street)41st Street (Folsom Boulevard to H Street)H Street (Alhambra Boulevard to 55th Street)Alhambra Boulevard (H Street to McKinley Boulevard)McKinley Boulevard (Alhambra Boulevard to Elvas Avenue)Elvas Avenue (McKinley Boulevard to 51st Street)51st Street (Elvas Avenue to D Street)D Street (51st Street to Coloma Way)Coloma Way (D Street to Pico Way)Pico Way (Coloma Way to F Street)F Street (Pico Way to 47th Street)47th Street (F Street to H Street)Here is what people in East Sacramento need to know about when runners are expected in their area. What else should I know?No bikes, skateboards, or scooters are allowed. People using strollers are not allowed in the timed races but are encouraged to sign up for the untimed events.Refunds and transfers are not available.Click here for more FAQs from organizers.Share your photos from Run to Feed the Hungry See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter