Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Kinston, North Carolina
- Price $28.00 - $38.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the vibrant community of Kinston, Lenoir! This exciting event not only promotes health and wellness but also celebrates Heart Month, bringing together local residents and health professionals to highlight the importance of heart health. Participants can choose to challenge themselves with a 5K run for $35 or enjoy a 1-mile fun run for just $25, making it accessible for everyone in the community.
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and don your heart-themed costumes, as prizes will be awarded for the best spirit categories! Whether you’re running in honor of those battling heart-related diagnoses or in memory of loved ones, everyone is encouraged to participate in this meaningful event. With awards for top finishers across various age categories and swag bags for all runners, it promises to be a day full of fun, camaraderie, and a focus on heart health. Don’t miss out—register by January 30th to secure your exclusive t-shirt and be part of this inspiring community gathering!
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and don your heart-themed costumes, as prizes will be awarded for the best spirit categories! Whether you’re running in honor of those battling heart-related diagnoses or in memory of loved ones, everyone is encouraged to participate in this meaningful event. With awards for top finishers across various age categories and swag bags for all runners, it promises to be a day full of fun, camaraderie, and a focus on heart health. Don’t miss out—register by January 30th to secure your exclusive t-shirt and be part of this inspiring community gathering!
Organiser's Description
THIS PURPOSE OF THIS RACE IS TO BRING TOGETHER THE HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY AND TO HIGHLIGHT HEART MONTH. WE WANT TO EMPHASIZE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HEART HEALTH. WE WANT TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE HEART RELATED SERVICES AVAILABLE AT OUR FACILITY. WE HOPE THAT THIS RACE WILL BECOME AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT! WE WILL HAVE PROVIDERS ON SITE TO SPEAK WITH YOU ON RACE DAY! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE LENOIR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION. ADDITIONALLY, RUNNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO RUN IN HONOR OF SOMEONE DEALING WITH HEART RELATED DIAGNOSES OR IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE LOST TO HEART RELATED DIAGNOSES. WE WILL HAVE IN HONOR/IN MEMORY STICKERS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO WEAR DURING THEIR RUN. WE WILL HAVE RED RIBBONS FOR PARTICIPANTS AS WELL. RUNNERS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO ADORN THEMSELVES IN HEART MONTH COLORS, OR HEART THEMED COSTUMES AND TO ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN IN SPIRIT CATEGORIES!
REGISTRATION FEES:
* 5K - $35
* 1-MILE FUN RUN - $25
AWARDS/RACE CATEGORIES:
* TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
* TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH CATEGORY: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PRIZES WILL ALSO BE GIVEN FOR SPIRIT AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS WITH THE BEST HEART THEMED COSTUMES. SWAG BAG GIFTS FOR ALL RUNNERS.
GIVEAWAY:
T-SHIRTS FOR PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY JANUARY 30TH.
REGISTRATION FEES:
* 5K - $35
* 1-MILE FUN RUN - $25
AWARDS/RACE CATEGORIES:
* TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
* TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH CATEGORY: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PRIZES WILL ALSO BE GIVEN FOR SPIRIT AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS WITH THE BEST HEART THEMED COSTUMES. SWAG BAG GIFTS FOR ALL RUNNERS.
GIVEAWAY:
T-SHIRTS FOR PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY JANUARY 30TH.
Races
-
5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$38.70
CLOSED -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (8:15AM EST)
$28.00
CLOSEDThis event is untimed.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
100 Airport Road, Kinston, 28501, NC, United States
Who's In
See who else did this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Done'. Will you be the first?
Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run
