Heat the Streets Run & Walk
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Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth
The Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth is scheduled for March 7, 2026 in Aksarben Village, Omaha, NE (1911 S. 67th St., Zone 6, 68106). This will be the event's 19th annual edition. The event is organized by Metropolitan Utilities District and Omaha Public Power District and benefits local utility assistance programs.
Events and entry
- Timed 10K - $35; price increases after January 31, 2026
- Timed 5K - $30; price increases after January 31, 2026
- 2-Mile Walk (untimed) - $25; price increases after January 31, 2026
- Virtual Run/Walk - $30; virtual registration ends March 4, 2026
Timed events use official timing and have a 1.5-hour time limit for completion. Virtual participants are asked to complete their registered distance on March 7 in their neighborhood, on local trails, or on a treadmill; virtual entries do not receive awards or event swag.
Purpose, awards and rules
Proceeds are administered by Dollar Energy Fund, Inc., then split between M.U.D.'s Home Fund and OPPD's Energy Assistance Program to provide utility assistance across a number of local counties. Awards are given to the overall male and female winners in the 5K and 10K, and age-group awards (1st–3rd male and female) are offered for divisions: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Vendors will be on site. Registrations are non-refundable. Strollers are welcome. Pets and service dogs are allowed and must follow city leash ordinances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
