Mercyhealth Foundation announces 2026 Healthy Heart Hustle 5K

Mercyhealth Foundation is pleased to announce its 2026 Healthy Heart Hustle 5K. All proceeds support cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services at Mercyhealth Heart and Vascular Center-Freeport.

The event will be held Saturday, July 18 at Mercyhealth Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Dr., Freeport. Race day sign-in begins at 7 am. The 5K race and walk begin at 8 am. Registration by July 3 is $30 for adults and $15 for ages 17 and under. Registration after July 3 is $40.

"Your participation in the Healthy Heart Hustle helps us improve the quality of life for husbands, wives, fathers and mothers, co-workers, and friends, who have experienced a cardiac event," said Al Evon, Director, Mercyhealth Foundation. "Because cardiac rehabilitation reduces the occurrence of future cardiac events, you also help save lives. The funds raised through the 5K have helped to purchase key equipment and provided training for staff members so that we can provide the best possible care to the people in the communities we serve."

The medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation exercise program serves up to 35 patients per day at Mercyhealth Heart and Vascular Center-Freeport. The program is designed to improve cardiovascular health after a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty or heart surgery.

To learn more about the Healthy Heart Hustle, become a sponsor, or make a donation, contact Chandra Seal at (815) 599-6441 or [email protected], or visit mercyhealthsystem.org/5k.