Run With Heart 5K - Roanoke
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Event details
The Run With Heart 5K Run/Walk takes place on February 15, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia, at River's Edge. The event is a combined walk and race covering 5 km. The listed entry fee is $35, with the price increasing after February 1, 2026. The event is described as the inaugural Run With Heart and is supported by HCA Virginia and Lewis Gale Medical Center. The event will honor cardiac arrest survivors and remember victims.
Organizer and policies
The event is organized by the Compress and Shock Foundation, a Roanoke, VA based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free CPR and AED education. The foundation states a focus on communities most likely to suffer adverse outcomes from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to race, ethnicity, language, or lack of healthcare resources. Since 2017 the foundation reports training over 20,000 learners and placing over 360 AEDs into communities at no cost. Funds from the event are received by the foundation; registrations are final and there are no refunds if the event is cancelled. The event location is given as 210 Reserve Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24014. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
