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LACE UP. SHOW UP. GIVE BACK. The 2026 Wild Hearts Fun Run 100% supports Kentucky families navigating congenital heart defects. Join a team and move for a mission!

Run or walk for our bravest little warriors. Register now—together we are unstoppable! Wild Hearts Fun Run is a 5K race\walk at Keeneland. This event will benefit Kerrington's Heart, a Kentucky 501c3 who's mission is to raise awareness of Congenital Heart Defects which is the #1 Birth Defect in America, to create a support network for Kentucky families and caregivers of children with heart disease

, along with providing financial assistance, education, encouragement, and hope. Visit our race webpage: http://kerringtonsheart.sites.runsignup.com

05/29/2026

Big Heart Energy meets big hero fun! 🦸‍♂️✨

Swipe through to see what happens when our littlest warriors unleash their superpowers! From epic capes at the start line to high-fives from princesses and heroes, the Wild Hearts Fun Run is a full-blown celebration for the whole family.

A massive shoutout to our incredible sponsor, Greenscapes Lawn & Landscape, for fueling all the kid-focused magic and making these unforgettable smiles possible! 🚜💚

Whether they're tackling the Kids Super Sprint or walking with their friends and family, our kids prove that real heroes run on heart.

🔗 Bring your little heroes to the starting line: kerringtonsheart.org

05/28/2026

Behold, the official Wild Hearts Fun Run t-shirt! It's vibrant, it's bold, and it's waiting for YOU.

Grab yours with registration SOON 👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/WildheartsFunRun

05/28/2026

Stay hydrated, heroes! 💧🏃‍♂️

A massive shoutout to our incredible Water Station Sponsors for keeping our runners refreshed along the course!

Thank you to:
💧 Precision Craft Carpentry & Design
💧 Goldfish Swim School - Nicholasville Rd., Lexington
💧 Commonwealth Pediatrics, PSC

Because of your amazing support, our participants can keep hydrated and focused for our bravest Heart Warriors! 🦸‍♀️❤️

🔗 Join us at the starting line: Kerringtonsheart.org

05/25/2026

Every heartbeat tells a story. 💔

At the Wild Hearts Fun Run, we've heard countless stories of courage, hope, and love—stories that fuel our "My Why" project.

It's not just about running or walking; it's about doing it for them, for the brave children battling CHD, for the families facing unimaginable challenges, for the little hearts that need our support. Each step you take, each dollar you raise, directly impacts Kentucky families facing CHD.

This is why we run.
This is why we walk.
This is why your participation matters.

Join us. Run for a heart. Run for hope. Run for them. Share your "why" with us here: https://form.jotform.com/250764733747062

Register today and be a part of their story.

05/24/2026

Let's pack the track on June 13 at Keeneland! 🦸‍♂️🏃‍♀️💥

Swipe through to look back at the incredible sea of capes and sneakers from our past races! The momentum is officially unstoppable, and we are expecting our largest crowd yet to take over Keeneland on June 13.

Whether you are matching the pace of our 10K/5K speedsters or walking with your favorite sidekicks, your presence adds to a massive movement of hope and healing for Kentucky families battling CHD.

With more heroes joining the roster every day, the energy at the starting line is going to be absolutely electric. ⚡️

Why the crowd matters:

👥 Unstoppable Community: More people means more noise, more support, and a clearer message to our heart warriors that they never fight alone.

❤️ 100% Direct Impact: Thanks to our corporate sponsors covering race overhead, every single registration in this massive crowd goes straight to providing emergency lodging, care packages, and travel lifelines.

Let’s pack the track and show the Bluegrass what happens when a community runs on heart!

🔗 Don’t get left behind—claim your spot in our biggest crowd yet: KerringtonsHeart.org

05/23/2026

The battle with Congenital Heart Defects stretches far beyond the hospital walls.

While the physical surgeries and medical treatments are a massive part of the journey, the reality of living with a CHD brings unique psychological and social challenges that can last from infancy all the way through adulthood.

From navigating anxiety and developmental milestones to building social connections, our heart warriors and their families face invisible hurdles every single day.

That is exactly why Kerrington’s Heart exists. We don’t just walk away after a successful procedure—we are dedicated to building a lifelong, unstoppable support system where no family ever has to navigate these challenges alone.

When you support the Wild Hearts Fun Run, you aren’t just funding medical resources; you are funding community, mental health support, and a tribe that stands by these warriors through every stage of life.

Let's move hearts—and minds—forward together. 🦸‍♂️💨

🔗 Be a part of the lifelong support team: kerringtonsheart.org

🏆 Proudly presented by our title sponsors: Golisano Children’s at UK & Cincinnati Children's

05/23/2026

Meet the Lawsons! The face of bravery and our 2026 Wild Hearts Fun Run Race Ambassador.

In 2017, after a year of waiting for a positive pregnancy test, Kash’s family received news that would change their lives forever. At their 20-week ultrasound, they learned Kash had Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)—a severe congenital heart defect that meant he would face three open-heart surgeries, the first at just one week old.

Since that day, Kash has defined what it means to be a warrior. But his family knows that being a warrior doesn't mean fighting alone. Through the hardships of surgeries and recovery, they found Kerrington’s Heart, a community that reminded them they were surrounded by families who truly understand the journey.

Kash isn’t just running for himself; he’s running for every family who has ever felt the weight of a CHD diagnosis. He is a living reminder that while the journey is long, we are stronger together.

Join Kash at Keeneland on June 13. Whether you run, walk, or cheer, your support provides a lifeline to families like Kash’s through the work of Kerrington’s Heart.

Let’s lace up for Kash. Let’s race for every heart.

🔗 Register to join Kash’s mission: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/WildheartsFunRun

Photography by: Mama Cain Photography

05/22/2026

Kentucky heart families need us. Right now, our donation goals are falling short of last year. 💙❤️

Every mile at the Wild Hearts Fun Run fuels Kerrington’s Heart. Thanks to our sponsors, 100% of your donation goes directly to local families for emergency lodging, travel lifelines, and hospital care packages.

If you've been waiting to give, this is the moment. Let’s close the gap!

🔗 Donate/Register: KerringtonsHeart.org

🏆 Presenting Sponsors: Golisano Children’s at UK & Cincinnati Children's

05/19/2026

We're looking for ✌️ TWO more sponsors for the Wild Hearts Fun Run!

Could it be you?! SHARE THIS POST with a friend you know who would rock these spots!

See our link to sponsorship packet below!

https://canva.link/wildhearts

05/15/2026

The Wild Hearts Fun Run is about more than just miles—it’s about the lifeline we provide to families facing a CHD diagnosis. 100% of your gift goes directly to Kerrington's Heart, Inc., providing education, financial aid, and a network of hope.

Check out our progress below—we need YOUR help to turn this thermometer all the way red!

Huge shoutout to Harry's Heart Heroes, who is currently leading the pack in our 2026 fundraising! 🏆 They are setting an incredible pace, but the race isn't over yet. Will you be the one to help your team catch up or push us past our next milestone?

Every dollar moves a heart forward. Let's do this!

🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/KY/Lexington/WildheartsFunRun

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4201 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY
40510

Website

https://www.kerringtonsheart.org/wildhearts

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