5k and 1 mile Course Includes trail and paved sections. 12 & under free sponsored by RUN UNITED T-shirts available for preorder only - $20 - Must purchase before May 20 - New T-shirt design each year to commemorate the race $5 from the purchase of each t-shirt is donated to Children's Hospital T-shirts will be available for pick up at event check in on race day prior to race start **If you are unable to attend the race and still want to make a donation, please use the donation tab on race page. **RACE STORE if you are unable to attend the race but would like to purchase a t-shirt to show your support, visit our race store link on the bottom of our race info page and we will ship your shirt for an additional $5 Same day registration: 8am - $35 cash or check made out to United Way of NE MI - Run United Race start time: 9am 1 mile fun run/walk, 9:30am 5k for all participants First 20 5k finishers receive custom designed medals A note from our Race Directors: Madi and Izzy Szymanski Run. Walk. Honor. Join us as we remember our sister 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 awareness. 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 or donate through this page. All race costs are incurred by the Szymanski family to support the vision of our race and make the greatest impact. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @runwithyourheartalpena and Join our Strava group: Run With Your Heart Alpena
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Alpena, MI.
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Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is Run With Your Heart Alpena 2026 — Alpena, MI?
Run With Your Heart Alpena 2026 — Alpena, MI takes place on June 20, 2026. The race is held in Alpena, Michigan.
Where is Run With Your Heart Alpena 2026 — Alpena, MI held?
Run With Your Heart Alpena 2026 — Alpena, MI is held at Northern Lights Arena - North Parking Lot - Woodward Avenue in Alpena, Michigan.
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