The City of Heath invites you to start your Easter weekend off at the 2010 Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 3. The family-friendly event is presented by the City’s Special Events Board and is open to all ages and athletic abilities ranging from the casual walker or baby jogger to the elite runner. 

“We look forward to welcoming our citizens and guests from surrounding communities to this Heath tradition,” says Heath Mayor John Ratcliffe. “The Heart of Heath is a fun activity to share with Easter guests who are visiting, and a good way to work some exercise into a busy weekend.”

Rain or shine, the run will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Heath City Hall at 200 Laurence Drive. A high quality Dri-Fit T-shirt bearing the Heart of Heath logo will be given to every participant while supplies last, and drawings will be held after the race for wonderful door prizes donated by local merchants.

Race categories include: Girls 14 and under; Boys 14 and under; Women 160 pounds and under; Athena Women over 160 pounds; Men 200 pounds and under; and Clydesdale Men over 200 pounds. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each category. The top male and female finishers overall will each receive a pair of running shoes.

The early registration fee is $15 by March 26 and $20 thereafter including the morning of the race. The youth registration fee is $10 in advance and at the race. Early packet pick up will be at Heath City Hall on Friday, April 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. Packet pick up and registration at the race will begin at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:15 warm up.

Registration forms are available for download and at Heath City Hall, 200 Laurence Dr. Or, for quick and easy online registration, go to www.signmeup.com.



All proceeds from the run will benefit the Heath Trails System that will connect public areas, parks and neighborhoods. If you or your business would like to be a sponsor or prize donor, please contact Assistant City Manager Kim Dobbs at 972-771-6228 or kdobbs@heathtx.com.