The Heart & Sole 5K and 1-mile fun run and walk will return for its 20th year on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Goodyear Ballpark. The event kicks off National Heart Health Month with the City of Goodyear …
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The Heart & Sole 5K and 1-mile fun run and walk will return for its 20th year on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Goodyear Ballpark. The event kicks off National Heart Health Month with the City of Goodyear inviting participants to join in a community celebration of heart health.
The 2025 race offers participants the option of a 5K run, 1-mile walk, or rucking divisions. The event is open to both experienced runners and those looking for a more casual experience. The schedule begins with warm-ups at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K race at 9 a.m. The rucking 5K will start at 9:05 a.m., and the 1-mile race will begin at 9:10 a.m. The rucking 1-mile event starts at 9:15 a.m., with the awards ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m.
In honor of the 20th anniversary, participants are encouraged to wear their old Heart & Sole race shirts. The runner sporting the oldest shirt will receive an Amazon gift card.
The entry fee for the 5K races has been reduced to $10, while the 1-mile races are $5.
The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon at Goodyear Ballpark, located at 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Packet pickup will be available on Friday, Feb. 7, from noon to 6 p.m., and on race day beginning at 7:30 a.m. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and bib. All runners will receive finisher medals, and top finishers in each age group of the 5K will receive awards.
Age groups for the 5K race include:
Rucking, a form of exercise that involves walking with a weighted backpack, will be featured in both the 5K and 1-mile events. Participants will be divided into two categories based on their body weight: those under 150 pounds will carry a 10-pound rucksack, and those over 150 pounds will carry a 20-pound rucksack.
Registration fees are $5 for the 1-mile events and $10 for the 5K and rucking divisions. Online registration will remain open until race day, Feb. 8.
The 20th Annual Heart & Sole fun run and walk offers a chance to promote heart health and participate in a community event at Goodyear Ballpark.
Visit goodyearaz.gov for more information.
