Run With Your Heart Alpena

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Distance Options: 5k and 1 mile
• Course Terrain: Course includes trail and paved sections.
• Free Entry: 12 & under free sponsored by RUN UNITED
• Medals: First 19 5k finishers receive medals

👕 T-Shirt Information

• Preorder: T-shirts available for preorder only - $20 - Must purchase before May 21
• Annual Design: New T-shirt design each year to commemorate the race
• Donation: $5 from the purchase of each t-shirt is donated to Children's Hospital
• Shipping: If unable to attend, purchase a t-shirt online for an additional $5 for shipping

🕒 Race Day Details

• Same Day Registration: 8am - $35 cash or check made out to United Way of NE MI - Run United
• Start Times: 9am for 1 mile, 9:30am for 5k for all participants
• Location: Northern Lights Arena - North Parking Lot - Woodward Avenue, Alpena, MI
• Date: 2025-06-21

💖 Honoring Ryan Marie Szymanski

• Race Directors: A note from our Race Directors: Madi and Izzy Szymanski
• Mission: Join us as we remember our sister Ryan who passed away from congenital heart defects
• Purpose: Celebrate your reason and loved ones with us.
• Awareness: Please wear red or blue in support of congenital heart defects awareness.

💵 Donations and Support

• Beneficiary: All proceeds will go to Children’s Hospital of Michigan pediatric cardiology unit
• Checks: Donations can be made payable to United Way-Run United or through the race page.
• Support: All race costs are incurred by the Szymanski family to support the vision of our race.
• Social Media: Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @runwithyourheartalpena and Join our Strava group: Run With Your Heart Alpena

🔗 More Information

• Race Registration: Sign up here