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West Michigan · Outdoor family run/walk

Healing Hearts 5K

An outdoor, family-friendly run/walk to raise funds for grieving children, with the option to honor, celebrate and remember someone special who has died.

Healing Hearts 5K: key facts
DetailWhat we know
DateSunday, June 7, 2026
WhereMillennium Park, Grant Pavilion (Grand Rapids area)
Distances5K run, 2-mile walk and a kids dash
BranchWest Michigan (Grand Rapids)

This event has passed. Call the West Michigan branch to ask about the next one.

The morning

  • 9:30am. Race registration opens and Kids Zone activities begin.
  • 10:45am. Event welcome and the kids dash.
  • 11:00am. The 5K run and 2-mile walk start. The Kids Zone stays open and snacks are available until 12:30pm.

There was face painting, yard games and more. This was not an officially timed event.

Questions about this event

Ask the West Michigan branch about this event. Offices are open Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm and Friday 9am–1pm (Eastern); voicemails are returned the same or next business day.

Ele’s Place is not a crisis line. If someone is in danger, call 911. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988.