Center for Better Health and Nutrition
Hearts and Health Run / Walk

Hearts and Health Run.

Hearts and Health Run / Walk Presented by the Center for Better Health and Nutrition

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 5th Annual Hearts and Health Run/Walk! Check out the 2016 race results posted on the ride side of the page!

The Hearts and Health Run / Walk is an event intended to fight childhood obesity in Cincinnati. The day includes a 4 Mile Run/Walk beginning at 9am. This family and dog friendly event is presented by the Center for Better Health and Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s, all proceeds from this fun-filled event support HealthWorks! Camps Out, a week-long overnight summer camp for overweight and obese children.

Check back soon to learn how you can join us for a day full day of healthful entertainment including a family wellness event.

Contact Information 

Chris Kist, Exercise Program Supervisor
Center for Better Health and Nutrition
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Phone: 513-636-0279
Email: Christopher.Kist@cchmc.org

Proper warm-up, strength-training, and stretching techniques before and after a run are important and can help to prevent injury. Here are a few tips from the Division of Sports Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

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Register now to join us for this exciting new event to help fight childhood obesity!

Registration Fees:

  • Individual Registration for the 4-Mile Race: $27.00

Race Comments

“I'm glad I could be there! I hope the rest of the day went well. I know that each year you'll get more and more support as the word spreads!” 
- Alison Delgado (Winner of the Flying Pig Marathon)

"I had a great time and am looking forward to next year’s event!” 
- Jennifer Sprague

"You put on a great race!” 
- Vincent O’Sullivan (member 1984 US Olympic Team)

“This was my first 5K walk ever and it was magical"
- Claudia Reilly