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Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

First-Year Event· Help them grow
Location
Springfield, IL
1501 South Grand West, 62704
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A community 5K honoring Rene Shelton, supporting women's heart health research and advocacy. Walk or run for a vital cause.

  • Fun
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Join the inaugural Rene Shelton Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk in Springfield, IL, a heartfelt event dedicated to women's heart health. This inclusive 5K welcomes all ages and fitness levels to run, jog, or walk. Your participation directly supports vital research, education, and advocacy efforts to prevent cardiovascular disease. It's an opportunity to honor loved ones, support survivors, and unite as a community to build a healthier future, one step at a time.

What to expect

Lace up for an inclusive 5K run or walk, welcoming all ages and fitness levels.Honor loved ones lost to cardiovascular disease by adding their name to a heart at registration.Join a community focused on raising awareness and supporting women's heart health.

Standout details

  • Rene Shelton Memorial 5K
  • Supports women’s heart health
  • Wear red for awareness
  • Hearts to honor loved ones

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Jan 9, 2026, 3:19 PM CST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Jan 9, 2026, 3:29 PM CST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

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The course

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From the organizer

Join us for the first annual Rene Shelton Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk benefiting an organization that supports women’s heart health. Proudly sponsored by Miss Independence's Teen 2026 - Amileah Waggoner, local titleholder through the Miss Illinois Scholarship Organization. This event is open to participants of all ages and fitness levels - whether you run, jog, or walk, every step makes a difference.

Proceeds from this event will support life - saving research, education, and advocacy efforts aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease and improving heart health. Together, we will honor the lives lost to cardiovascular disease and support survivors and their families who continue to face its challenges every day.

Come together as a community to raise awareness, celebrate strength, and resilience, and help build a future with healthier hearts for all. Lace up your shoes, wear red, and help us make an impact - one step at a time.

At registration there will be hearts to put the name of your loved one who you run/walk for. Red = Survivors; White = For loved ones we lost

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