Heart N Hands is hosting its virtual 3-day 5K run/walk and fundraiser starting Friday, September 18, 2020 through Sunday, September 20, 2020 in collaboration with New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition. This event celebrates the organization’s 6th anniversary and will raise funds to continue programs that raise awareness and educate girls aged 10-18 and their families about heart health and heart disease prevention and other fitness programs.
“Running for the HEART” Virtual 5K is all about loving your heart & staying fit during this time to great heart healthy habits for life to fight the no. 1 killer of women – heart disease. Running and/or Walking we can come together as a community to get our hearts pumping, use the safe streets along Bayou St. John, and HAVE FUN FOR THE HEART!!!! All fitness levels welcome!
The tax-deductible 5K registration fee is $25 for all participants, via virtual and in-person options. All 5K participants will receive an official 5K T-Shirt, signature water bottle, race bib and finisher gifts/prizes. REGISTER for the 3-day virtual and/or in-person 5K (3.1 Miles), complete the 5K run/walk (3.1 Miles), post your 5K pictures, videos and stories tagging #heartnhands and celebrate your success & accomplishment. In-Person 5K on Bayou St. John: Reserve your spot Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., 5K to begin at 9:45 a.m., rain or shine. Practicing social distancing due to COVID-19, wear your masks and sanitation and hydration stations provided. Virtual 3-Day 5K: Register at Heart N Hands “Running for the HEART” 5K