Heart & Sole 5K Run/Walk

2025

 

Heart & Sole Race Day Details

Check-In / Packet Pickup

Thursday, October 30 | 3:00–3:30 PM | In front of Sacred Heart School
  • If you display your carpool sign, we’ll bring your race bag(s) directly to your car.

Please plan to pick up on Thursday if possible!
Race-day pickup should be the exception, as we will not have volunteers available that morning.

If you absolutely cannot make it Thursday, please email Justine Hourihane ([email protected]) to arrange for an alternate time.

Parking

Please park legally and be considerate of our neighbors. Street parking is very limited near the trail entrance.

We were just informed by Divine Mercy Parish that there is a funeral scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday at the church. Attendance is expected to be small (around 40 people), but out of respect, race participants are asked to park closer to the start of the trail rather than in the main church parking areas.

*Best Option: Park along nearby streets where permitted or in the Hubbard Woods parking lot, then enter the trail from the stairway on the bridge at Scott Avenue - it’s a short 3–5 minute walk south down the trail to Tower Road.*

The Winnetka Police Department has been notified of our event.

What to Bring

  • We’ll provide water.

  • There will be no bag drop or storage for personal items. Please leave purses, backpacks, and valuables at home or in your car.

What to Wear

  • Dress warmly! It’ll be a chilly morning.

  • Wear your Heart & Sole t-shirt or Sacred Heart spirit wear.
  • Comfortable, weather-appropriate shoes recommended.

Warm-Up & Start Location

This year, there will be no organized warm-up. Head directly to the Green Bay Trail entrance at Tower Road and Old Green Bay Road. Look for signage along Old Green Bay Road to help guide you to the start area.

In Case of Rain

The race will take place rain or shine. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for showers!

After Party

After the race, join us in the Sacred Heart gym for hot coffee, bagels, and munchkins! Kids can play on the playground while parents mingle and celebrate.

We can’t wait to see everyone out on the trail celebrating fitness, community, and Sacred Heart spirit!

With gratitude,
Your Heart & Sole Race Team

2024

On Sunday, November 3rd 2024, over 200 members of our Sacred Heart School community gathered on the Green Bay Trail for an incredible 5K run and/or 1 mile walk, rallying in support of our school!
 
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our fantastic sponsors:
  • GoHydrate
  • Autobarn Mazda of Evanston
  • Once Upon a Bagel
  • State Farm Byrne Dempsey
 
And a huge thank you to everyone who worked hard to raise funds over the past month, all those who donated, and to every participant who laced up and joined us on Sunday. Your support fuels our mission, and together, we’re shaping the future of this incredible school.
 
Watch the video below from highlights from the event!
Training Program 3rd - 8th
 
3rd - 8th graders are invited to join us for a FREE training program throughout the month of October to prepare for the Heart & Sole 5K on November 1st.