Healing Hearts Day 2026: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-05-30 in Oakland, CA. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-03-24

Race Overview:

🏃‍♀️💜 A Movement for Healing, Community, and Hope 💜🏃

Join us on Saturday, May 30th, for Healing Hearts: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention, a powerful day of movement, community, and collective care benefiting Crisis Support Services of Alameda County. Whether you walk, run, roll, or dance, every action you take supports life-saving suicide prevention services in our community.

🌟 WHAT MAKES HEALING HEARTS SPECIAL?

This is more than just a race—it's a day of healing, joy, and connection for the whole family. After you hit the pavement for our walk/run, stick around for a wellness fair, movement classes, local vendors, delicious food, and a heart-centered program that uplifts the strength of our community.
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EVENT DETAILS 📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 Location: Edoff Bandstand, Lake Merritt

🕘 Start Times:
8:30 AM: Registration & Check-in Opens
9:00 AM: Opening Ceremony with Baba Ruben Drum Performance
9:30 AM: 5K around Lake Merritt starts in 2 waves – Racers and Walkers
9:35 AM: Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Master Sheldon
10:05 AM: Trauma Informed Yoga with Marsha Rosenblatt
10:40 AM: Dance Party and Closing

🎟️ EXTRA FUN – RAFFLE, FOOD, & MERCH

🍽️ Fuel up with delicious eats from local vendors
🎟️ Win big in our raffle with fun prizes
👕 Grab a Healing Hearts T-shirt to wear your support proudly

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💡 GO BEYOND THE FINISH LINE – FUND RAISE FOR A CAUSE! 💡

Your impact doesn’t stop at the finish line! Take your support to the next level by fundraising for Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.

🏆 Create your own fundraising page or join a team to rally your family, friends, and colleagues behind this life-saving cause. With just a few clicks, you can:
✅ Set a personal goal
✅ Customize your fundraising page
✅ Invite others to join you
✅ Help expand suicide prevention services in our community

🎉 PLUS, our top fundraisers will receive special prizes as a thank-you for their incredible support! Stay tuned for exciting rewards and friendly competition!

💜 Every dollar raised makes a difference!

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