Compassionate Heart Ministries - Hearts in Motion 5k Run/Walk, and Flamingo Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Hearts In Motion 2025

🤝 Who We Are

• Organization: Compassionate Heart Ministries is a fun, Christ-centered, and safe place for people ages 14 to 45 with mild to moderate disabilities to come, hang out, and make friends!

💖 Donations

• Support: Compassionate Heart Ministries values any and all donations as we are a nonprofit organization that relies on community support.

📢 Sponsorships

• Interested: Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Hearts In Motion 5k/Flamingo Fun Run? Click here to get started!

📍 In-Person Event Location

• Venue: Compassionate Heart Ministries
• Address: 404 Centerstone Court
• City: Zeeland, MI 49464

⏰ Race Times

• Flamingo Fun Run: Starts at 5:30 PM
• 5k Run: Starts at 6:30 PM

⏳ Will the Event Be Timed?

• Timing: We are excited to have Michiana Timing helping us again this year! The 5k route will be chip timed (excluding in-person sign ups on race day).
• Fun Run: The Flamingo Fun Run will not be timed, however, fun runners will receive a race bib.

🏃‍♀️ What Is a Virtual Run?

• Definition: A virtual race essentially means registered racers have from now until May 1 to choose a day to run or walk their own fun run or 5k route.
• Flexibility: This is a great way to spend some time outside while at home! The beauty behind a virtual race is that YOU can choose the location of which you will run or walk!
• Registration: Virtual runners will receive a shirt as long as they register on or before April 8 by 11:59 PM.
• Timing: This event will not be timed. You may time your own virtual experience.

📦 Packet Pick-Up Info

• Date: Wednesday, April 30th from 5 PM - 7 PM at Compassionate Heart Ministries (404 Centerstone Court, Zeeland, MI 49464).
• Purpose: This is for any registered participant to pick up race stuff! If you are participating in one of our virtual events, this is the day to stop by and grab your shirt!
• Race Day: Race day check-in begins at 4:30 PM (another chance to grab packet).

👕 Do I Get a Shirt?

• Registration: Yes! If you sign up on or before April 8 you will receive a shirt.
• Guarantee: Register by April 8th by 11:59 PM to guarantee your race shirt.
• Supply: Participants that register after April 8th are not guaranteed a shirt, as our supply will be limited.
• Type: Our race shirts are short sleeve, wicking shirts.

👶 What Are the Age Group Divisions?

• Divisions: The 5K age divisions are: 1-6, 7-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74.
• Separation: Each age group will be separated into male & female.

🐾 Are Pets Allowed on the Course?

• Policy: No. For the safety of all runners & walkers, we ask that you do not bring your dog(s) or other pet(s).

📏 Is the Route USATF Certified?

• Status: No. We have done our best to map out a 3.1 mile 5k route and a 1.1 mile fun run route: however, it might not be exact.

❗ Oops! I Selected the Wrong Race Route OR T-Shirt Size! Can I Change It?

• Process: Yes! Simply email kendra@compheart.org with your change request before April 8th at 11:59 PM.

🤗 Interested in Volunteering at Compassionate Heart?

• Help: Sweet! We'd love to have your help!
• Contact: Email kendra@compheart.org or call 616-834-0501 ext. 108.

💸 Refunds?

• Policy: As we empathize with the question, we are unable to issue refunds.
• Support: The race fees help cover the investments and purchases involved with this event. We appreciate your understanding.

🔗 Race Link

• More Info: For more details, visit the official race page here.