Heat the Streets Run & Walk
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Event Overview
The Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth is the 19th annual edition of this event. It takes place at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village, Omaha, Nebraska.
Distances Offered
Participants can register for one of several events:
- A timed 10K run
- A timed 5K run
- An untimed 2-mile walk
- A virtual run/walk option
Purpose and Beneficiary
Proceeds from the event benefit local utility assistance programs. The event is hosted in the cold winter months to raise awareness for those who struggle to pay utility bills. Since 2007, it has been organized by Metropolitan Utilities District and Omaha Public Power District. Funds raised are administered by the Dollar Energy Fund, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3), and distributed between M.U.D.'s Home Fund and OPPD's Energy Assistance Program to assist residents in several Nebraska counties.
On-Site Details
Vendors will be on-site at Stinson Park. Participants are encouraged to visit local businesses in Aksarben Village and the Inner Rail area. Awards are given for the timed events: first place overall male and female winners in the 5K and 10K, plus age group awards for first, second, and third place in multiple divisions. Strollers are welcome. Pets and service dogs are allowed but must be leashed according to city ordinances. Registrations are non-refundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
