Run With Your Heart Alpena
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Alpena, Michigan
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the heartwarming "Run With Your Heart Alpena" event on Saturday, June 21, 2025! This exciting race will take place in the beautiful city of Alpena, featuring a scenic 5K and a fun 1-mile course that includes a mix of trails and paved sections. The event will kick off with the 1-mile race starting at 9 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:30 AM.
Participants aged 12 and under can join for free, thanks to generous sponsorship from RUN UNITED. Be sure to grab a commemorative t-shirt for just $20 by preordering before May 21, with a portion of each sale supporting the Children's Hospital. This year, there's a new option for supporters who can't attend but still want to show their love: t-shirts can be shipped for an additional fee! Join us as we run, walk, and honor the memory of Ryan Marie Szymanski, who inspired this event and whose legacy supports vital pediatric cardiology care. Wear red or blue to raise awareness for congenital heart defects and help make a difference in the lives of children in need. Don't miss this chance to participate in a meaningful community event while
Participants aged 12 and under can join for free, thanks to generous sponsorship from RUN UNITED. Be sure to grab a commemorative t-shirt for just $20 by preordering before May 21, with a portion of each sale supporting the Children's Hospital. This year, there's a new option for supporters who can't attend but still want to show their love: t-shirts can be shipped for an additional fee! Join us as we run, walk, and honor the memory of Ryan Marie Szymanski, who inspired this event and whose legacy supports vital pediatric cardiology care. Wear red or blue to raise awareness for congenital heart defects and help make a difference in the lives of children in need. Don't miss this chance to participate in a meaningful community event while
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 21 - New T-shirt design each year to commemorate the race $5 from the purchase of each t-shirt is donated to Children's Hospital
_** NEW THIS YEAR_ 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, 9:30am 5k for all participants
First 19 5k finishers receive 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 21 - New T-shirt design each year to commemorate the race $5 from the purchase of each t-shirt is donated to Children's Hospital
_** NEW THIS YEAR_ 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, 9:30am 5k for all participants
First 19 5k finishers receive 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 21st June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.50
participants 12 years and under race free-sponsored by RUNUNITED - please register for free 5k event -
1 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 21st June 2025 (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 21st June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
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12 Years and Under Free 1 Mile
Sat 21st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
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