Compassionate Heart Ministries - Hearts in Motion 5k Run/Walk, and Flamingo Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Hearts In Motion 2024

🌈 Who We Are

• Organization: Compassionate Heart Ministries is a fun, Christ-centered, and safe place for people ages 14 to 45 with mild to moderate disabilities to come, hang out, and make friends!

💖 Donations

• Support: Compassionate Heart Ministries values any and all donations as we are a nonprofit organization that relies on community support.

🤝 Sponsorships

• Become a Sponsor: Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Hearts In Motion 5k/Flamingo Fun Run? Click here to get started!

📍 In-Person Event Location

• Address: Compassionate Heart Ministries
• Street: 404 Centerstone Court
• City: Zeeland, MI 49464

⏱️ Will the Event be Timed?

• Timing: We are excited to have Michiana Timing helping us again this year! The 5k route will be chip timed (excluding in-person sign ups on race day).
• Fun Run: The Flamingo Fun Run will not be timed, however, fun runners will receive a race bib.

🏅 What Is a Virtual Run?

• Definition: A virtual race essentially means registered racers have from now until May 1 to choose a day to run or walk their own fun run or 5k route.
• Flexibility: You choose the time and the place! Virtual runners will receive a shirt as long as they register on or before April 8 by 11:59PM.
• Timing: This event will not be timed. You may time your own virtual experience.

📦 Packet Pick-Up Info

• Date: Wednesday, April 30th from 5PM - 7PM at Compassionate Heart Ministries.
• Location: 404 Centerstone Court, Zeeland, MI 49464.
• Event Check-In: Race day check-in begins at 4:30PM (another chance to grab packet).

👕 Do I Get a Shirt?

• Registration Deadline: Yes! If you sign up on or before April 8 you will receive a shirt.
• Availability: Register by April 8th by 11:59PM to guarantee your race shirt. Participants that register after April 8th are not guaranteed a shirt.
• Shirt Type: Our race shirts are short sleeve, wicking shirts.

👶 What Are the Age Group Divisions?

• Age Groups: The 5K age divisions are: 1-6, 7-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74.
• Gender Separation: Each age group will be separated into male & female.

🐾 Are Pets Allowed on the Course?

• Policy: No. For the safety of all runners & walkers, we ask that you do not bring your dog(s) or other pet(s).

🚫 Is the Route USATF Certified?

• Status: No. We have done our best to map out a 3.1 mile 5k route and a 1.1 mile fun run route: however, it might not be exact.

✉️ Oops! I Selected the Wrong Race Route OR T-shirt Size! Can I Change It?

• Contact: Yes! Simply email kendra@compheart.org with your change request before April 8th at 11:59PM.

🤗 Interested in Volunteering at Compassionate Heart?

• Contact: Sweet! We'd love to have your help! Email kendra@compheart.org or call 616-834-0501.

💲 Refunds?

• Policy: As we empathize with the question, we are unable to issue refunds. The race fees help cover the investments and purchases involved with this event. We appreciate your understanding.

🔗 Event Information

• Date: May 1, 2025
• Location: 404 Centerstone Court, Zeeland, MI
• More Info: For more details, visit the official event page here.