The American Heart Association’s 209 Heart and Stroke Walk is coming back to River Islands on September 13th!
Get ready to lace up your sneakers, grab your water bottle, and join us for a heart-pumping, feel-good, community-powered event! This is a chance to celebrate health, honor loved ones and raise lifesaving funds for heart disease and stroke research. Whether you’re a power-walker, a casual stroller, or someone who just loves a good excuse to do good for the greater good— this walk is for YOU.
Why Walk in the 209 Heart & Stroke Walk?
Heart disease is the #1 killer in America. But together, we can change that. By walking (and fundraising), you’re helping the American Heart Association:
- Fund groundbreaking research
- Teach life-saving CPR
- Support community health programs
- And promote healthier lifestyles — for all of us!
209 Heart & Stroke Walk Details:
Location: River Islands’ riverside trail; starting at 1051 River Islands Parkway (Islanders Field)
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: Gates open at 8:00am; Walk starts at 8:30am
Register for the 209 Heart & Stroke Walk 2025 on the American Heart Association’s website.
Let’s come together, get active, and make a difference — one step at a time. Because every step we take brings us closer to a world of longer, healthier lives. We’re walking for moms, dads, siblings, friends, and neighbors. We’re walking for the survivors. We’re walking for the future.
So — who’s walking with us?