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

• Interested: 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!
• Chip Timed: 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 means registered racers have from now until May 1 to choose a day to run or walk their own fun run or 5k route.
• Location: You can choose the location of which you will run or walk!
• Shirt: 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
• Purpose: This is for any registered participant to pick up race stuff!
• Check-in: Race day check-in begins at 4:30PM (another chance to grab packet).

👕 Do I get a shirt?

• Shirt Guarantee: Yes! If you sign up on or before April 8, you will receive a shirt.
• Deadline: Register by April 8th by 11:59PM to guarantee your race shirt.
• Availability: Participants that register after April 8th are not guaranteed a shirt, as our supply will be limited.

👦👧 What are the age group divisions?

• Divisions: 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.
• 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?

• Certification: 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?

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

🙋 Interested in volunteering at Compassionate Heart?

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

💵 Refunds?

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

📅 Event Details

Date: May 1, 2025

Location: 404 Centerstone Court, Zeeland, MI

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