2023 HEART OF HEATH 5K/FAMILY RUN DRAWS RECORD PARTICIPATION
A record number of runners, walkers and their supporting family and friends turned out for the 2023 Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run.
There were 391 registrants, including Joseph Uc of Rockwall, who took 1st Place in the 5k with a 16:37 time. The 1st Place Male Master was once again Dwain McDuffie of West Monroe, with a 17:39 time.
The Overall Female 5k winner was Sadie Cotter of Argyle, at 19:28, and the 1st Place Female Master was Tina Marshall of Rockwall at 22:48.
Fun Fact: Heath Councilmember Paul Ruffo came in first place in his age bracket with a time of 22:11; eclipsed slightly by his son, Paul Thomas Ruffo, also first in his age category of 15-19 with a time of 21:42
The youngest winners of the day were the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls in the 1-Mile Family Run. Taking 1st Place among the girls was Chandler Nailey, 12, Heath; 2nd Place Brooklyn Bass, 10, Heath; and 3rd Place was Amelia Gonzales, 10, Rockwall.
The 1st Place boy was Carter Megill, 8, Heath; 2nd Place was Thomas Hendrickson, 12, Rockwall; and 3rd Place was Ryker Megill, 8, Heath.
The event also included a Runners’ Warm Up and tug of war competitions presented by Amy Hall of Camp Gladiator, a free stop at The Stretch Zone, complimentary refreshments from Tom Thumb and Café Hope Coffee, giant games like Checkers and Chess, and the Easter Bunny!
Proceeds from the 5k and Family Run benefit Heath’s parks and trails. See photos and the highlight video on the City’s Facebook page.
The 2023 Special Events Series is generously supported by:
HOST SPONSOR
Liechty/McGinnis/Berryman/Bowen Attorneys & Counselors
Presenting Sponsors are:
- Allegiance Title
- American National Bank
- Atmos Energy
- Beth McCrackin, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
- Dental Professionals of Rockwall
- Heath Economic Development Corporation/Municipal Benefits Corporation
- Heath Salon & Spa
- Horton & Archibald
- Impact Selector International
- Rockwall Cycling/Play-Tri Racing
- T3 Chiropractor
- Tom Thumb Heath
- The UPS Store Heath
- Villa 306 of Turks & Caicos
- Younger Partners at Heath Town Center
Supporting Sponsors:
- ABH Roofing & Construction
- Blue Ribbon News
- Keepers Press Signs
- Oncor
- Karen Wydra of Ebby Halliday, Realtors
The following businesses donated prizes:
- 100% Chiropractic
- 30 Brunch House
- Anytime Fitness
- Buffalo Creek Golf Club
- Chiloso’s Mexican Bistro
- Citrus Nail Lounge
- CVS Pharmacy
- Gianni’s Italian Bistro
- Great Clips
- Heath Hair Salon and Spa
- HOTWORX
- Lakeside Florist
- Manny’s Heath Tex-Mex
- Marco’s Pizza
- Milano’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Oasis Pickleball Club of Texas
- Pablo’s Restaurant
- Pickleball, Rich “Thunder” Lopez
- Racquet and Jog
- Shenaniganz
- Standard Service
- The Anchor Seafood & Bar
- The Bagel Lady
