The family friendly, wheel-powered food-raiser for the Sequim Food Bank is back.

Organizers of the 2016 Cranksgiving event are inviting community members to join in on the annual event, this year set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.

The group’s 2016 goal is 1,000 pounds — “our gift to the folks who need some help in our community,” said co-organizer Tom Coonelly. “To reach this goal we need to attract as many cyclists as we can. More riders equals more food.”

Participants of all ages are invited to bring their bike and gear (including helmet, lock, knapsack, etc.) along with $15-$20 to purchase food that will be donated to the food bank.

Cranksgiving organizers provide a list of food asked for and a course that spans 4.4 miles from QFC to Walmart and back. As a kind of “scavenger hunt” on wheels, participants compete for various prizes, from fastest collector to most food collected, youngest and oldest rider, top food-gathering team and more.

The event also includes an “after-party” at Rainshadow Coffee for awards and a raffle.

The sixth such Sequim event in as many years, Cranksgiving is based on a nationwide event that this year will grow to about 250 cities and communities nationwide, Coonelly said.

The Sequim Cranksgiving is hosted by the Spoke Folks Cycling Club. Coonelly said Sequim is the smallest town in the country hosting an event.

For more information, call Coonelly at 681-7053.