Eastern's Poverty Awareness Marathon returns this Friday
Willimantic, CT (11/04/2025) — After a six-year break, Eastern Connecticut State University's Poverty Awareness Marathon is returning for its 12th running on Nov. 7. The 26.2-mile walk/run begins at 7:00 a.m. outside at the Student Center amphitheater.
Each lap around campus measures 1.2 miles, with participants allotted 22 minutes per lap. The final lap is expected to begin around 2:42 p.m. Throughout the event, volunteers will collect nonperishable food items for the Shawn's Cupboard on-campus food pantry and the Covenant Soup Kitchen in Willimantic.
The Eastern community is encouraged to participate in the marathon or cheer on walkers and runners throughout the day. "This event is an opportunity for the campus to unite around an important cause," said business Professor Charlie Chatterton, marathon organizer.
"By supporting Shawn's Cupboard and the Covenant Soup Kitchen, the marathon raises awareness about food insecurity - both on campus and off - and encourages us to consider what proactive steps we can take to address it."
The Poverty Awareness Marathon is a collaborative effort between the College of Business, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Center for Community Engagement, and the Foundation for Campus Ministry.
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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving upwards of 4,000 students annually on its Willimantic campus. A residential campus offering 41 majors and 68 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in a variety of applied learning opportunities. Ranked among the top 25 public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-26 Best Colleges ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review 15 years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.
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