Run With Your Heart Alpena
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Alpena, Michigan
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of community and fitness at the "Run With Your Heart Alpena" event on Saturday, June 20, 2026! Set in the beautiful city of Alpena, this heartwarming gathering invites participants to choose between a 5k race or a 1-mile fun run/walk. The course features a mix of scenic trails and paved paths, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Kids 12 and under can join the fun for free, thanks to generous sponsorship by RUN UNITED. Pre-order your exclusive event T-shirt for just $20 by May 20, with proceeds supporting the Children's Hospital. Be part of a meaningful tradition as we honor Ryan Marie Szymanski, who bravely battled congenital heart defects. Wear red or blue to show your support for awareness and enjoy a day filled with camaraderie and purpose. The race starts at 9 AM for the 1-mile event, followed by the 5k at 9:30 AM, with custom medals awarded to the first 20 finishers. Join us in making a difference while celebrating loved ones—together, we run, walk, and honor!
Kids 12 and under can join the fun for free, thanks to generous sponsorship by RUN UNITED. Pre-order your exclusive event T-shirt for just $20 by May 20, with proceeds supporting the Children's Hospital. Be part of a meaningful tradition as we honor Ryan Marie Szymanski, who bravely battled congenital heart defects. Wear red or blue to show your support for awareness and enjoy a day filled with camaraderie and purpose. The race starts at 9 AM for the 1-mile event, followed by the 5k at 9:30 AM, with custom medals awarded to the first 20 finishers. Join us in making a difference while celebrating loved ones—together, we run, walk, and honor!
Organiser's Description
5k and 1 mile
Course Includes trail and paved sections.
12 & under free sponsored by RUN UNITED
T-shirts available for preorder only - $20 - Must purchase before May 20 - New T-shirt design each year to commemorate the race $5 from the purchase of each t-shirt is donated to Children's Hospital T-shirts will be available for pick up at event check in on race day prior to race start
_**If you are unable to attend the race and still want to make a donation, please use the donation tab on race page._
_**RACE STORE _if you are unable to attend the race but would like to purchase a t-shirt to show your support, visit our race store link on the bottom of our race info page and we will ship your shirt for an additional $5
Same day registration: 8am - $35 cash or check made out to United Way of NE MI - Run United
Race start time: 9am 1 mile fun run/walk, 9:30am 5k for all participants
First 20 5k finishers receive custom designed medals
A NOTE FROM OUR RACE DIRECTORS: MADI AND IZZY SZYMANSKI
Run. Walk. Honor. Join us as we remember our sister Ryan Marie Szymanski who passed away from congenital heart defects in July 2006. She is our reason for all that we do and we invite you to celebrate your reason and loved ones with us.
PLEASE WEAR RED OR BLUE IN SUPPORT OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS AWARENESS.
All proceeds will go to Childrens Hospital of Michigan pediatric cardiology unit where Ryan was treated. Donations are greatly appreciated, please make checks payable to United Way-Run United or donate through this page. _All race costs are incurred by the Szymanski family to support the vision of our race and make the greatest impact._
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM @RUNWITHYOURHEARTALPENA AND JOIN OUR STRAVA GROUP: RUN WITH YOUR HEART ALPENA
Course Includes trail and paved sections.
12 & under free sponsored by RUN UNITED
T-shirts available for preorder only - $20 - Must purchase before May 20 - New T-shirt design each year to commemorate the race $5 from the purchase of each t-shirt is donated to Children's Hospital T-shirts will be available for pick up at event check in on race day prior to race start
_**If you are unable to attend the race and still want to make a donation, please use the donation tab on race page._
_**RACE STORE _if you are unable to attend the race but would like to purchase a t-shirt to show your support, visit our race store link on the bottom of our race info page and we will ship your shirt for an additional $5
Same day registration: 8am - $35 cash or check made out to United Way of NE MI - Run United
Race start time: 9am 1 mile fun run/walk, 9:30am 5k for all participants
First 20 5k finishers receive custom designed medals
A NOTE FROM OUR RACE DIRECTORS: MADI AND IZZY SZYMANSKI
Run. Walk. Honor. Join us as we remember our sister Ryan Marie Szymanski who passed away from congenital heart defects in July 2006. She is our reason for all that we do and we invite you to celebrate your reason and loved ones with us.
PLEASE WEAR RED OR BLUE IN SUPPORT OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS AWARENESS.
All proceeds will go to Childrens Hospital of Michigan pediatric cardiology unit where Ryan was treated. Donations are greatly appreciated, please make checks payable to United Way-Run United or donate through this page. _All race costs are incurred by the Szymanski family to support the vision of our race and make the greatest impact._
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM @RUNWITHYOURHEARTALPENA AND JOIN OUR STRAVA GROUP: RUN WITH YOUR HEART ALPENA
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.50
participants 12 years and under race free-sponsored by RUNUNITED - please register for free 5k event -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
participants 12 years and under race free-sponsored by RUNUNITED - please register for free 5k event -
12 Years and Under Free 5k
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
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12 Years and Under Free 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
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Northern Lights Arena - North Parking Lot - Woodward Avenue, Alpena, 49707, MI, United States
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