Registration Questions

Who can participate? 

This run is for K-6th grade students enrolled in De Pere & West De Pere Public OR Private schools, and their "running buddies"! Running buddies can include parents, friends, older siblings, and more! 

How many running buddies can my student have?

As many as would like to join us on race day! We do have a minimal requirement for some age groups: 

K-2nd graders MUST run the race with a 14+ aged running buddy. 

Do I have to register to run with my student? 

YES! ALL runners must be paid registrants who have completed the race waiver. Any non-registered participants without a bib will be asked to leave the course on race day. 

What will my race entry fee include? 

All registrants will receive a race t-shirt, custom race bib and timing needs, as well as after-race refreshments. Your race participation also allows us to support our charity, Hands Across De Pere, which reaches to families throughout the De Pere area to support their needs.

Training Questions 

How do I train for this event? 

Great Question! Check out our Training Run Guide for an example of an at-home running plan! 

Will my student have opportunity to training at school? 

Some schools will be providing after-school training runs in the weeks prior to race day. Please check with your school to see if this will be an option for your runner, and the days and times of the training, as they vary between schools.

NOTE: If your student is in K-1st grade and attends an (East) De Pere elementary school training run, they MUST be accompanied by an adult to attend training runs. Further, a signed waiver must be on file for participation for (East) De Pere students. This waiver will be made available to you through your school.

Race Support Questions

I do not wish to run but would like to donate. How do I help? 

 You can support through any of these options:

• Click DONATE to add to our $1,000 fundraising goal 

• Check donations (made out to De Pere School District with Hands Across De Pere/RYHADP in the memo) can be dropped off/mailed to:

  De Pere District Office         

          ATTN: Melanie Brick

  1700 Chicago Street De Pere, WI 54115 

• Venmo payments are also being accepted @De Pere School District with the memo: Hands Across De Pere RYHADP

How does my business become a sponsor? 

We're always looking for sponsorship for medals, bibs, water stations, & more! 

Sponsors are encouraged to email ryhadp5k@gmail.com or reach us through the Contact page for more information. Sponsor logos will be featured on our race shirts & bibs, at water stations, or on race day!

Thank you in advance for your help in making this event a success!

Race Day Questions 

What's included in my race registration? 

All registrants receive a race entry, bib, timing, & a run t-shirt. Finish line refreshments will be included as well! 

Where can I get my t-shirt & bib before race day? 

Race shirts and bibs will be distributed DAY OF THE RACE. Please follow the Run Your Heart Across De Pere Facebook Page and check your school emails/take-home news for more info. 

ALSO....Did you know our t-shirts are designed by a student each year?!? Watch the Run Your Heart Across De Pere Facebook Page for info on how your K-6 student can enter the contest, or click the T-Shirt Design Contest tab. We encourage all runners to wear their shirts on race day as it's fun to support our design winner! 

Is this event timed?

Yes! Timing chips will be used for this race via our timing provider, OnYourMarks Timing. Timing aspects will be included with packet pickup on race day. 

What is the route? Is it paved? 

Our 3.1 miles route starts in front of De Pere High School, and loops twice both west and east of the school. The route will be marked with volunteers and led by a biker. Terrain is grass, gravel, and some sidewalk/paved running. See the map of the race route HERE!

Will there be medals? 

YES!! Medals are awarded to our 1st-3rd place finishers in gender categories male and female for runners in grades K-6th. The awards ceremony will be held at the end of the race near the finish line area. 

Will there be water stations?

Yes! We will have water stations at various points of the race route. 

Where's the best spot to watch my runner? 

Spectators: Check out the race route HERE! OR we suggest lining Merrill Street or jumping in the stands for the BIG finish!