Hearts and Minds 5K Run/Walk
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Hearts & Minds 5K Run
The Corpus Christi Education Foundation will host the 10th annual CCEF Hearts & Minds 5K Run on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at Water's Edge Park. Proceeds from the event benefit the Corpus Christi Independent School District.
The 2026 edition of the 5K had over 1,600 participants, including CCISD students, CCISD teachers and staff members, business partners, and community members. The event has involved a range of local corporate and foundation supporters and offers tiered sponsorship options.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $10,000. Payment options described for sponsorships include check, money order, invoice, and credit card.
Information published for the 2026 event notes different registration categories and related details: CCISD students were able to register free of charge, with free student registrations closing on January 7, 2026; students who missed that deadline could register in person on race day for a $10 fee and a race shirt was not guaranteed. Parent, community, and CCISD employee runners were required to pay an entry fee, and registrations after January 7, 2026 were not guaranteed a race shirt. For 2026, packet pickup was held at CoastLife Credit Union, 6810 Saratoga Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78414 on Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
