Run 4 Her heart 5K
Join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 for the 6th annual Run 4 Her Heart 5k. This family-friendly 5k is for walkers and runners alike. As a means to raise awareness of heart health in women, a portion of our proceeds will be donated to Go Red for Women. Registration is affordable for the entire family.
race sponsorships
We are seeking companies and individuals who are willing to be sponsors of our 5k race. We are happy to recognize your sponsorship on our race shirts. Please consider donating at one of our levels below.
$500: Receive 8 registrations and shirts with your sponsorship.
$250: Receive 4 registrations and shirts with your sponsorship.
$100: Receive 2 registrations and shirts with your sponsorship.
registration
Online registration for the 2019 Run 4 Her Heart 5k is now open. Fees are $20 for adults and $10 for kids under 18. There is an option to purchase a race shirt for $15 until April 22.
Race takes place at Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, WA.
Bib pick-up opens at 7:30 AM near the track at Emerald Ridge High School.
5k Race starts at 9:00 AM.
History
In August 2009, Coach Bates's wife suffered a myocardial infarction at the age of 41. She was in great shape, preparing to run her first half-marathon. In her recovery from the event they learned that women suffer a higher mortality rate with heart attacks because the signs of a heart attack often appear different in women than in men. There is soreness in the jaw and neck rather than the left arm. Often mistaken for anxiety attacks or the flu, many women ignore the symptoms until it is tragically too late.
Read more about the signs of a heart attack in women.