Event Description

5k and 1 mile

Location: Race start: North parking lot of Northern Lights Arena  

Course Description: Course Includes trail and paved sections.  QR code with link to race course map available on Instagram, Facebook and Strava group page 

Date: June 22, 2024

$25 race fee, 12 & under free sponsored by RUN UNITED 

 T-shirts available for preorder only - $10 - see race add-on tab     Must purchase before May 22

Same day registration: 8am - $35 cash or check made out to United Way of NE MI - Run United 

Race start time: 9am 1 mile, 9:30am 5k for all participants 

First 18 5k finishers receive medals

Run. Walk. Honor. Join us as we remember our sister and daughter Ryan Marie Szymanski who passed away from congenital heart defects in July 2006. She is our reason for all that we do and we invite you to celebrate your reason and loved ones with us. Please wear red or blue in support of congenital heart defects.

All proceeds will go to Children’s Hospital of Michigan pediatric cardiology unit where Ryan was treated. Donations are greatly appreciated, please make checks payable to United Way-Run United.

Follow along on Facebook & Instagram @runwithyourheartalpena 

Join our Strava group: Run With Your Heart Alpena

Race Directors: Madi and Izzy Szymanski