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Have a Heart 5K Run/Walk

in United States at Raccoon River Park

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  • 5K Run/Walk

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  • Children's Fun Run (ages 12 and under)

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  • Donation Only - Cannot attend.

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About the Race

The Have a Heart 5k is run in honor of Ashley Gonyo, a student at Sacred Heart School in West Des Moines. Ashley was diagnosed with Leukemia (ALL) on February 20th, 2013 and has undergone 15+ months of chemotherapy. Please join us on August 17, 2014 for the 2nd Annual Have a Heart 5k. Money raised from the event will be donated to local charities that support families affected by childhood cancer.

Start time is set for 8:00 AM on Sunday, August 17th.

All 5K participants will receive a t-shirt. Sizes - Youth S, M, L Adult XS, S, M, L, XL

A FREE Children's FUN RUN for 12 and under will be held after the 5K (approx. 9:00 AM) - T-Shirts will be available for purchase on race day for $5.00

KONA ICE will also be on hand making shaved ice. They will donate 35% of all proceeds to Have a Heart!

PLUS:There will also be Children's activities including Debbie Doo Wop, CASH PRIZES TO TOP 4 MALE AND FEMALE RUNNERS, and a 50/50 Raffle.

Race Day Registration

Race day registration:
$30 for 18 and older and $20 for 17 and under.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup
Friday, August 15th - 4 PM to 7 PM
Sacred Heart Parish Center (1627 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA)

Packets will also be available for race day pick up from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM

Prize Money

$$$$$PRIZE MONEY$$$$$

$100 to First Place Male and Female Runner
$75 to 2nd Place Male and Female Runner
$50 to 3rd Place Male and Female Runner
$25 to 4th Place Male and Female Runner

Prizes

WACKY PRIZE CATEGORY

    100th Place - $50 Gift Card to Wellman's Rooftop
  • 200th Place - $25 Gift Card to Coach's Pizza
  • Youngest Finisher - Ice Cream Cake from Dairy Queen
  • Oldest Finisher - ½ Box of Chocolates (Donated by Chocolate Storybook)
  • Oldest Running - Shirt Free Running Apparel from the Ultimate Image
  • Shortest Shorts (Men Only) - $20 Gift Card to Van Gingkle Manufacturing Co.
  • Best Coordinated Running Outfit (Women Only) - Gift Card for a Pedicure to All About Nails

MOST TEAM SPIRIT
Dress up to support your favorite Sports Team
Dowling Catholic High School Shirt (Donated by Dowling)

RAFFLE PRIZES
Bring some spare cash to so you can be sure to enter either the 50/50 Raffle and/or the Raffle to win some great prizes which include:
    2 Tickets to see Journey/Foreigner (Donated by Ticketmaster)
  • Tasting Party for 6 at Noodles & Co
  • 2 Tickets to the Funny Bone Comedy Club
  • $20 Gift Card to Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
  • Gift Card for a Pedicure at TIGI Hair&Nails
  • [*]Free Family Photo Sitting (Janae Patrice Photography)

Questions?

Questions can be directed to: HaveaHeart5K@outlook.com


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