4th Annual Hud’s Heart 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Rockmart, Georgia
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual Hud’s Heart 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in beautiful Rockmart, Polk! This vibrant community event is dedicated to raising awareness for Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) while honoring the life and legacy of Hud. As part of American Heart Month, this event invites runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages to come together for a cause that transcends a typical race.
The timed 5K is perfect for competitive runners looking to achieve personal bests, while the Fun Run offers a family-friendly option for kids and those who prefer a more leisurely pace. Each step taken during this event represents hope for families impacted by CHD and serves as a reminder of the hearts still fighting and those we remember. By participating, you’re not just running or walking; you’re joining a mission to spread awareness, compassion, and hope. Together, let’s honor Hud's memory and make a meaningful impact on the community!
The timed 5K is perfect for competitive runners looking to achieve personal bests, while the Fun Run offers a family-friendly option for kids and those who prefer a more leisurely pace. Each step taken during this event represents hope for families impacted by CHD and serves as a reminder of the hearts still fighting and those we remember. By participating, you’re not just running or walking; you’re joining a mission to spread awareness, compassion, and hope. Together, let’s honor Hud's memory and make a meaningful impact on the community!
Organiser's Description
Huds Heart 5K & Fun Run red heart
Running With Purpose Honoring Hud Raising CHD Awareness
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23
Join us during American Heart Month for the 4th Annual Huds Heart 5K & Fun Run, a purpose-driven community event created to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) and to honor the life, memory, and lasting legacy of Hud.
This special event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages to move with purpose.
This event is more than a race it is a mission. Every step taken represents hope for families impacted by CHD, awareness for hearts still fighting, and remembrance for hearts gone too soon. The timed 5K welcomes runners seeking competition or personal achievement, while the Fun Run offers a family-friendly, inclusive option for children, walkers, and supporters of all ages.
Every step taken helps shine a light on CHD, supports families impacted by congenital heart conditions, and keeps Huds heart beating through awareness, community, and hope. Whether youre running for a cause, walking in remembrance, or cheering from the sidelines your presence matters.
Our Mission:
Huds Heart exists to bring light to CHD, support families walking this journey, and turn loss into lasting purpose. Through events like this 5K, we honor Hud by serving others, building community, and reminding the world that even the smallest hearts can leave the biggest impact.
Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, you are helping carry Huds heart forward spreading awareness, compassion, and hope.
Together, we can run like a warrior! red heart
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus. Hebrews 12:1
Running With Purpose Honoring Hud Raising CHD Awareness
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23
Join us during American Heart Month for the 4th Annual Huds Heart 5K & Fun Run, a purpose-driven community event created to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) and to honor the life, memory, and lasting legacy of Hud.
This special event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages to move with purpose.
This event is more than a race it is a mission. Every step taken represents hope for families impacted by CHD, awareness for hearts still fighting, and remembrance for hearts gone too soon. The timed 5K welcomes runners seeking competition or personal achievement, while the Fun Run offers a family-friendly, inclusive option for children, walkers, and supporters of all ages.
Every step taken helps shine a light on CHD, supports families impacted by congenital heart conditions, and keeps Huds heart beating through awareness, community, and hope. Whether youre running for a cause, walking in remembrance, or cheering from the sidelines your presence matters.
Our Mission:
Huds Heart exists to bring light to CHD, support families walking this journey, and turn loss into lasting purpose. Through events like this 5K, we honor Hud by serving others, building community, and reminding the world that even the smallest hearts can leave the biggest impact.
Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, you are helping carry Huds heart forward spreading awareness, compassion, and hope.
Together, we can run like a warrior! red heart
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus. Hebrews 12:1
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
This is a timed event. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top finishers in each age group (male and female). Age is determined as of race day. Age Groups are as follows: 10 & Under 1114 1519 2029 3039 4049 5059 6069 70 & Over -
Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$27.50
Awards for Fun Run are as follows: blue heart Huds Heart Award (inspiring runner / family / story) running shoe Fastest Local Runner red heart Largest Team or Family party popper Best Spirit / Most Supportive Te -
Virtual Run & Support
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
Virtual Option: Cant join us in person? Register for the Virtual Huds Heart 5K and complete your 3.1 miles anytime during the race window. Run or walk wherever you are, submit your results, and be part of honoring Huds legacy from anywhere in the world. -
Heart Warrior
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
Free
The Heart Warrior option is a free registration created especially for children and families who are walking or have walked the congenital heart journey. This option is our way of honoring the strength, bravery, and resilience of heart warriors. Whether your child is currently fighting, in recovery, or remembered with love, we want you to be part of this day without any financial barrier. Heart Warriors are invited to join us in celebration, remembrance, and community walking, running, cheering, or simply being present. This race exists because of warriors like you, and it would not be complete without you.
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Location
180 W Elm St, Rockmart, GA 30153, Rockmart, 30153, GA, United States
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