Clark/Champaign Counties Start! Heart Walk

Through Start!, the American Heart Association encourages everyone in the Springfield and Clark County area and their employers to live longer, heart-healthy lives through walking. It celebrates the benefits of increased physical activity and provides you with resources to incorporate walking into your lifestyle or the workplace.

As the American Heart Association’s signature fund-raising event, the Start! Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. This year more than 1 million walkers will participate in more than 450 events, raising funds to save lives from America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers —heart disease and stroke.

This annual event features a variety of activities prior to the start of the 3 mile walk, such as the Kids Zone area and the communities of Inspire Change, Create Hope and Celebrate Success, that will keep participants smiling for the remainder of the day.  The survivor area, which recognizes survivors’ strength and courage in winning the battle against heart disease and stroke, serves as an emotional reminder of the importance of supporting such a worthy cause. 

Sign up today and Let’s Get Started!

Ways to Participate

Individual Walker

Create a personalized webpage showing your goal and your reasons for supporting the American Heart Disease.

Company Walk Team

Band together with your co-workers for a common cause while creating a friendly competition and giving everyone a reason to get some exercise!