Heart to Start 10K
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Providence Heart to Start 5K & 10K
Providence Heart to Start is a timed running event at Cook Park in Tigard on February 13, 2027. The event offers both in-person and virtual participation and is dog friendly.
Distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Kids Fun Run 200 yard out and back
The 5K and 10K use looped courses. Strollers are allowed and should line up at the back of the start chute to help reduce congestion. Food trucks and beer will be available for purchase.
All 5K and 10K participants receive a Nike Dri-Fit race shirt, race bib, finisher medal, and swag bag. Packet pickup information is pending.
Heart to Start also refers to a free 12-week training program run by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute. The program emphasizes community training and typically draws more than 3,500 participants each season. Season 15 begins November 22, 2026 and includes optional local weekly meetups in SW Portland during the season. Donations made through the Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation support community programs and an AED initiative that provides defibrillators and training to schools and community groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.