Heart and Soul 5k

👟 Race Overview

This fun and inspiring race benefits Ainsley's Angels Michigan and Livingston County Special Olympics. This super flat, paved course is great for runners, walkers, and wheeled athletes. The course will cover the Howell High School campus with a start and finish on the track/football field.

🎯 Mission of Special Olympics

The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

• Need for Funds: Special Olympics has an ongoing need to raise funds for rental fees at practice facilities, uniforms, and to attend games/tournaments.

🤝 Ainsley’s Angels

Ainsley’s Angels celebrates everyone’s ability by pairing runners with riders. Together, the team works to safely accomplish local road races, while having fun.

• Core Team: The Angel Athlete-rider is the core of the team and pulls the runner across the finish line with smiles, cheers, and immeasurable inspirational spirit.
• Health and Well-being: With the health and well-being of the Angel Athlete-rider as a foremost priority, Ainsley’s Angels provides the equipment to ensure everyone can experience endurance events.
• Advocacy: Serving as advocates by providing education and participating as active members in our local community, ensuring everyone deserves to be included.
• Fund Usage: Funds raised are used to buy specialized racing chairs.

🎉 Event Details

Neither of these charities charge their athletes anything to take part and they survive completely on donations.

• Timing and Snacks: Chip timing, post-race snacks, cool swag, and raffle prizes will be available.
• Winners: Prizes to the overall male and female winner, and everyone is entered into drawings for all other prizes.
• Sign Up: Race day sign up is allowed. To ensure our race day swag, please register by Aug 8th. We will have extra swag, but they will be first come first serve on race day.
• Strollers and Pets: Strollers are welcome to take part in the event. Service animals are welcome as well, but please leave all other pets at home.

📅 Race Day Information

The Heart and Soul 5k will take place on September 14, 2025, at 1200 West Grand River, Howell, MI. For more details, visit the official race page: Heart and Soul 5k.