Bolt for the Heart 5K
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About the race
The Bolt for the Heart Family 5K is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Carmel, Indiana, at 1 Carter Green. This is the 15th annual edition and is described as a family 5K held on Thanksgiving morning. The event’s stated purpose is to place automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in law enforcement patrol cars to help save lives.
All organized options cover a 5K distance and include in-person and virtual formats. Available entries and their fees and registration windows are listed by the organizer: a standard 5K Run/Walk with a registration fee of $25.00 and registration open from March 19, 2026 to April 15, 2026; a Play for Jake entry that includes a 1/4 zip shirt, a T-shirt, and a donation component with a $99.00 fee and registration through November 8, 2026; a Virtual 5K Run/Walk that includes packet mailing with a $40.00 fee and registration through November 24, 2026; and a Veteran/Military 5K entry offered at no charge with registration opening September 11, 2026 and closing November 26, 2026.
The description focuses on the distance options, entry categories, registration timelines, fees, location, and the event objective of funding AED placement in patrol cars. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
