-5K awards for top 3 overall plus top 3 males and females in each age bracket, electronic chip timing
-1-Mile Family Run—integrated into the 5K course, with same start and finish lines
-1-Mile Family Run awards for top 3 boys and top 3 girls
-2024 T-shirts for 5K and Family Run participants while supplies last
-Giant-size games like chess, checkers, Jenga and Connect 4
-Complimentary healthy treats including teas by Heath Nutrition & Energy
-A DJ and fun music
-Prize drawings for registered runners
-Stretch Zone and Camp Gladiator booths
-The Easter Bunny!
Location
Towne Center Park
Located behind Heath City Hall,
200 Laurence Dr, Heath TX 65032
Race Day Schedule
7:00AM - Packet pickup/onsite registration
8:00AM - Runner's Warmup by Camp Gladiator
8:15AM - 1 Mile Family Run Start
8:30AM - 5K Run Start
9:30AM - 5K Awards and Prize Drawings
Course
See race course here
COURSE NOTES Pets are welcome in the 1 Mile fun run. Dress up the babies, dress up the pups!
The course officially closes at 10:00am for all participants.
Per USATF safety rules and insurance, no pets are allowed on the 5K course. Strollers are allowed to be safely integrated into USATF sanctioned events.
The 1M events is not timed.
The minimum age to participate in a 5K is 6 years. No minimum age for the 1M.
The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.
Playtri reserves the right to change any event course at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.
Please email your questions events@playtri.com
Packet Pickup & Late Registration
Thursday and Friday the week of the race 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Race Day Pickup Onsite (Saturday morning) 7:00 - 8:00am
Please allow plenty of time for parking and registration/pickup lines.
While late registration will be available at the packet pickup, please note that no cash will be accepted for new registrations, and all new registrations must be completed on your mobile device using a credit card. Registering prior to heading to the packet pickup helps keep line shorter and cuts everyone’s waiting time.
RACE CONTACT
If you have any questions or need any additional information, email us: events@playtri.com.
CHIP TIMING
The 5K is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. We will be using disposable chips for this event that you will receive attached to your bib at packet pickup.
Please wear your bib VISIBLY on the FRONT for timing purposes.
Please wear your bib number on the front and not covered with clothing or race belts.
Covered bibs may not be readable to the timing equipment.
Please only have your own bib on you when in the race. If you have someone else’s bib number, timing results will be affected.
The 1M event is not timed.
COUCH TO 5K TRAINING PLANS
Train for the 5K distance with the Couch to 5K Training Plan:
The Eight Week Training Plan Download here
The Four Week Training Plan Download here
Data Privacy
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Volunteers
Thank you for volunteering! Events like this could not exist without you! You can sign up here:LINK
Refund Policy
No Refunds or Transfers allowed.
Awards
5K Awards
3 top overall winners male and female, 3 top master winner male and female, 3 top male and female winners in each age group category (10&under, 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, 75-79, 80+)
1 Mile Awards
Awards will be given to top 3 boys and top 3 girls.
Swag
High quality long sleeve t-shirt. Register early and pick your packet up prior to the event day to ensure you get your shirt!
RACE UPDATES AND REMINDERS
All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri Facebook Page. Like us so you get all the up-to-date information!
Benefiting Heath Parks & Trails
The Heart of Heath 5K was established in 1994 by a group of dedicated volunteers to help raise funds for the construction of Towne Center Park, located behind Heath City Hall.
Data Privacy
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THANKING OUR SPONSORS
Sponsor spots have been sold out, additional sponsors cannot be accepted at this time.
HOST SPONSOR:
LIECHTY/MCGINNIS/BERRYMAN/BOWEN ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
ALLEGIANCE TITLE
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
ATMOS ENERGY
BETH MCCRACKIN, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, EDWARD JONES
DENTAL PROFESSIONALS OF ROCKWALL
HEATH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION/MUNICIPAL BENEFITS
CORPORATION
HEATH SALON & SPA
HORTON & ARCHIBALD
IMPACT SELECTOR INTERNATIONAL
PLAYTRI ROCKWALL
T3 CHIROPRACTOR
THE UPS STORE HEATH
TOM THUMB HEATH
VILLA 306 OF TURKS & CAICOS
YOUNGER PARTNERS AT HEATH TOWN CENTER
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
ABH ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION
BLUE RIBBON NEWS
KEEPERS PRESS SIGNS
ONCOR
KAREN WYDRA OF EBBY HALLIDAY, REALTORS
