Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Findlay, Ohio
- Price $17.40 - $28.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Findlay, Hancock! This exciting event is part of the University of Findlay's Homecoming Weekend and promises a fantastic day of fitness and fun. Participants can choose between a competitive 5K race or a leisurely 1.4-mile Fun Walk, both of which will start and finish at the beautiful Griffith Memorial Arch on campus.
Registration kicks off at 8 AM at Old Main, where participants can enjoy educational activities hosted by pharmacy students and enter a raffle for exciting prizes. The race itself will commence at 9 AM, featuring professional timing by Run Toledo to ensure accurate results. After crossing the finish line, participants can take advantage of FREE post-race physical therapy services, including injury screens, massages, and stretching. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association, making your participation even more meaningful. Don’t miss out on this heart-healthy opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day of community spirit and wellness!
Registration kicks off at 8 AM at Old Main, where participants can enjoy educational activities hosted by pharmacy students and enter a raffle for exciting prizes. The race itself will commence at 9 AM, featuring professional timing by Run Toledo to ensure accurate results. After crossing the finish line, participants can take advantage of FREE post-race physical therapy services, including injury screens, massages, and stretching. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association, making your participation even more meaningful. Don’t miss out on this heart-healthy opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day of community spirit and wellness!
Organiser's Description
The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy chapter of the American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is hosting its 11th Annual Homecoming 5K and 3rd Annual 1.4 mile Fun Walk!
Join us for the Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 during the University of Findlay's Homecoming Weekend. A founding pillar within APhA-ASP is heart health, and a portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. This year's Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk will feature a brand new path that starts and finishes at the Griffith Memorial Arch on Findlay's campus.
Registration/packet pick-up will begin at 8am on Saturday, September 26th in front of Old Main (1000 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840) and will take place until 8:45 am. During this time (8-8:45am) students from the College of Pharmacy will be hosting tables with fun and educational activities for event participants to visit. After visiting all the student tables, you will be eligible for entry into this years raffle drawing with fun and exciting prizes!
After registration closes, all participants will gather at the start line for pre-race announcements. The race will begin at promptly 9am with professional timing provided by Run Toledo. After the race is done, the drawing of winners for the raffle prizes will begin. You must be present to win.
At the conclusion of your 5K or Fun Walk, students from the University of Findlay Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will be offering FREE post-race physical therapy including injury screens, cupping, massage, and stretching!
Please park at Winebrenner Theological Seminary back parking lots (950 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840). Parking is free and a quick walk to the registration area.
NOTE: SHIRTS ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
Virtual participants submit your race times at the following link: Race Time Submission Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX-WW_GHLuj7Ukw-eJE0KYpTjp92s4p19CKLx03p29LwJkEw/viewform?usp=header]
We look forward to seeing you there!
RACE DAY TIMELINE
8AM: Registration/ packet pick-up opens (1000 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840)
8-8 Visit our student tables for entry into our raffle drawing
8 Pre-race announcements at start line
9AM: 5K and Fun Walk start!
~10AM: Raffle prize drawing (must be present to win) and Post-race physical therapy including injury screens, cupping, massage, and stretching
Join us for the Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 during the University of Findlay's Homecoming Weekend. A founding pillar within APhA-ASP is heart health, and a portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. This year's Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk will feature a brand new path that starts and finishes at the Griffith Memorial Arch on Findlay's campus.
Registration/packet pick-up will begin at 8am on Saturday, September 26th in front of Old Main (1000 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840) and will take place until 8:45 am. During this time (8-8:45am) students from the College of Pharmacy will be hosting tables with fun and educational activities for event participants to visit. After visiting all the student tables, you will be eligible for entry into this years raffle drawing with fun and exciting prizes!
After registration closes, all participants will gather at the start line for pre-race announcements. The race will begin at promptly 9am with professional timing provided by Run Toledo. After the race is done, the drawing of winners for the raffle prizes will begin. You must be present to win.
At the conclusion of your 5K or Fun Walk, students from the University of Findlay Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will be offering FREE post-race physical therapy including injury screens, cupping, massage, and stretching!
Please park at Winebrenner Theological Seminary back parking lots (950 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840). Parking is free and a quick walk to the registration area.
NOTE: SHIRTS ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
Virtual participants submit your race times at the following link: Race Time Submission Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX-WW_GHLuj7Ukw-eJE0KYpTjp92s4p19CKLx03p29LwJkEw/viewform?usp=header]
We look forward to seeing you there!
RACE DAY TIMELINE
8AM: Registration/ packet pick-up opens (1000 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840)
8-8 Visit our student tables for entry into our raffle drawing
8 Pre-race announcements at start line
9AM: 5K and Fun Walk start!
~10AM: Raffle prize drawing (must be present to win) and Post-race physical therapy including injury screens, cupping, massage, and stretching
Races
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Heart Healthy 5K (Non-UF Student)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.00
-
Heart Healthy 1.4 Mile Fun Walk (Non-UF Student)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.00
-
Heart Healthy 5K (UF Student With Valid UF ID)
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$17.40
-
Heart Healthy 1.4 Mile Fun Walk (UF Student With Valid UF ID)
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$17.40
-
Virtual Heart Healthy 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.00
Race Time Submission Link: https://forms.gle/Ti2G6fXu6VLWQJK8A
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