When
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Where
Northern Lights Arena - North Parking Lot - Woodward Avenue, Alpena MI
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: June 20, 2026
- Location: Northern Lights Arena - North Parking Lot - Woodward Avenue, Alpena, MI
- Website: Run With Your Heart Alpena
- Distance Options: 5k and 1 mile
Race Details
- Course: Includes trail and paved sections.
- Free Entry: 12 & under free sponsored by RUN UNITED.
- T-shirts: Available for preorder only - $20. Must purchase before May 20. $5 from each t-shirt donated to Children's Hospital.
- Pick Up: T-shirts will be available for pick up at event check in on race day prior to race start.
Additional Information
- Unable to Attend: If you cannot attend but wish to donate, please use the donation tab on the race page.
- Race Store: Purchase a t-shirt online for shipping at an additional $5.
- Registration: Same day registration starts at 8am - $35 cash or check made out to United Way of NE MI - Run United.
- Race Start Times: 9am for 1 mile fun run/walk: 9:30am for 5k.
A Special Note
- Reminder: First 20 5k finishers receive custom designed medals.
- Memory: Join us to remember Ryan Marie Szymanski, who passed away from congenital heart defects in July 2006.
- Support Awareness: Please wear red or blue for congenital heart defects awareness.
- Proceeds: All proceeds will go to Children’s Hospital of Michigan pediatric cardiology unit.
Stay Connected
- Facebook & Instagram: Follow us at @runwithyourheartalpena.
- Join Us: Join our Strava group: Run With Your Heart Alpena.
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