2024 Preventive Medicine Initiative: Heart & Sole 5K
- Date Sat 8th March 2025
- Location Galveston, Texas
- Price $11.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of health, community, and celebration at the 2024 Preventive Medicine Initiative: Heart & Sole 5K! Scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2025, in beautiful Galveston, this vibrant event is designed to motivate participants of all fitness levels to embrace an active lifestyle. With the race already sold out, the enthusiasm for this year's event is palpable!
Participants can look forward to a fantastic in-person experience that culminates in a lively finisher festival featuring free snacks, drinks, games, and plenty of fun. The Heart & Sole 5K is not just a race; it’s a movement dedicated to promoting health and wellness while giving back to the community. A portion of the proceeds will support the Mobility Clinic at UTMB, helping to provide shoes and foot care to those in need. For those who can’t join in person, a virtual option is available, ensuring everyone can be a part of this meaningful event. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day focused on heart, health, and happiness!
Participants can look forward to a fantastic in-person experience that culminates in a lively finisher festival featuring free snacks, drinks, games, and plenty of fun. The Heart & Sole 5K is not just a race; it’s a movement dedicated to promoting health and wellness while giving back to the community. A portion of the proceeds will support the Mobility Clinic at UTMB, helping to provide shoes and foot care to those in need. For those who can’t join in person, a virtual option is available, ensuring everyone can be a part of this meaningful event. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day focused on heart, health, and happiness!
Organiser's Description
UPDATE 2/24/2024: As of February 24, 2024, the 2024 PMI Heart & Sole 5K is sold out!! We are so thankful for the immense support from the community for this event, and we're so excited for race day! The race committee will be emailing out details to prepare for race day, so be on the lookout for those details!
Everyone says exercise is important, but let's be honest: it's easier said than done. Join us for the 2nd Annual Preventive Medicine Initiative (PMI) 5K, where we're not just talking about the importance of exercise we're showing you how to make it a part of your life! Last year, we took 224 participants from the couch to the finish line, and this year were excited to run it back. This year, the 5K will be in-person and conclude with a finisher festival where you will receive free snacks, drinks, games, and FUN! The PMI 5K is more than just a run/walk; it's a celebration of community, health, and making lasting lifestyle improvements.
We understand that for some, taking that first step toward an active lifestyle begins with a simple yet essential element a pair of shoes. That's why, this year, a portion of our donation funds will support the Mobility Clinic at UTMB. This student organization is dedicated to working closely with the Galveston community, ensuring that those who are underserved have access to proper footwear & footcare. As of December 2023, they've completed three shoe drives and donated over 600 pairs of shoes!
For individuals who are unable to participate in-person, we are offering a virtual option! Registration includes a virtual bib with the opportunity to pick up a packet the week before the race. Additionally, all registrants will be able to pick up their finisher stickers and prizes while supplies last after the race.
There is a limited number of spots available. If you cannot attend the event on MARCH 2, 2024, please consider purchasing a shirt and/or making a donation instead of registering as a racer. All donations and proceeds will fund future PMI community projects, and a portion will be dedicated to providing shoes for the underserved. Registration will close on February 24, 2024 or when all spots have filled. Shirt and packet pick-up will be announced closer to race day. Unfortunately, shirts that cannot be picked-up in person will be recycled 2 weeks after the event.
We will announce the dates of 2 beginner friendly training sessions in collaboration with Run Club at UTMB with free goodies as a courtesy of our sponsors. Follow us on Instagram @prevmedutmb [https://www.instagram.com/prevmedatutmb?igsh=a3YzbzNlbnRseDRk&utm_source=qr] for more details and future updates. For even more information about the race, please visit our website: www.prevmedutmb.org [http://www.prevmedutmb.org]
This event is public, and participants do not need to be residents of Galveston or be affiliated with UTMB. Strollers are permitted, but pets will not be allowed on the race course. However, pets are welcome at the finisher festival. We apologize to your furry friends, and we ask you to give them pets as consolation.
See you at the starting line!
Everyone says exercise is important, but let's be honest: it's easier said than done. Join us for the 2nd Annual Preventive Medicine Initiative (PMI) 5K, where we're not just talking about the importance of exercise we're showing you how to make it a part of your life! Last year, we took 224 participants from the couch to the finish line, and this year were excited to run it back. This year, the 5K will be in-person and conclude with a finisher festival where you will receive free snacks, drinks, games, and FUN! The PMI 5K is more than just a run/walk; it's a celebration of community, health, and making lasting lifestyle improvements.
We understand that for some, taking that first step toward an active lifestyle begins with a simple yet essential element a pair of shoes. That's why, this year, a portion of our donation funds will support the Mobility Clinic at UTMB. This student organization is dedicated to working closely with the Galveston community, ensuring that those who are underserved have access to proper footwear & footcare. As of December 2023, they've completed three shoe drives and donated over 600 pairs of shoes!
For individuals who are unable to participate in-person, we are offering a virtual option! Registration includes a virtual bib with the opportunity to pick up a packet the week before the race. Additionally, all registrants will be able to pick up their finisher stickers and prizes while supplies last after the race.
There is a limited number of spots available. If you cannot attend the event on MARCH 2, 2024, please consider purchasing a shirt and/or making a donation instead of registering as a racer. All donations and proceeds will fund future PMI community projects, and a portion will be dedicated to providing shoes for the underserved. Registration will close on February 24, 2024 or when all spots have filled. Shirt and packet pick-up will be announced closer to race day. Unfortunately, shirts that cannot be picked-up in person will be recycled 2 weeks after the event.
We will announce the dates of 2 beginner friendly training sessions in collaboration with Run Club at UTMB with free goodies as a courtesy of our sponsors. Follow us on Instagram @prevmedutmb [https://www.instagram.com/prevmedatutmb?igsh=a3YzbzNlbnRseDRk&utm_source=qr] for more details and future updates. For even more information about the race, please visit our website: www.prevmedutmb.org [http://www.prevmedutmb.org]
This event is public, and participants do not need to be residents of Galveston or be affiliated with UTMB. Strollers are permitted, but pets will not be allowed on the race course. However, pets are welcome at the finisher festival. We apologize to your furry friends, and we ask you to give them pets as consolation.
See you at the starting line!
Races
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Heart & Sole 5K (In-Person)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 8th March 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$11.60
OPENS SOONThe PMI Heart & Sole 5K is an in-person race that begins and ends at the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, 2222 28th St. The race will start at 8:00AM. There are public bathrooms along seawall and free parking at McGuire-Dent and along the street. The Finisher Festival, celebrating racers' accomplishments, takes place outside McGuire-Dent Recreation Center until 10 AM. Enjoy free food, drinks, games, and prizes for all finishers, limited to the first 250 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. The Finisher Festival is a public event, and friends and family are encouraged to join for the festivities! Access the official race course at https://prevmedutmb.org/about-the-race/race-map/. -
Heart & Sole VIRTUAL 5K
Incl. $1.60 Fee
$11.60
OPENS SOONThe Virtual 5K provides an alternative for individuals unable to attend the in-person event or those interested in challenging friends or family to train and complete a 5K remotely. Due to the event permit with the City of Galveston, participants are not allowed on the course on race day. Virtual participants are welcome at the Finisher Festival. Event participants are encouraged, but not required to upload their race times on RunSignUp and share pictures on Strava &. Selected pictures may be showcased on a projector during the Finisher Festival. Virtual participants are also welcome to attend packet pick-up for pre-race goodies. Shirts and prizes can be collected on designated days following the event for those who haven't already done so.
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