Rhythm of the Heart 5k Race & Walk
About this race
The Rhythm of the Heart 5K Run & Walk is a brand-new event kicking off the City of Loves Park’s 4th annual Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival. This community-focused race invites runners and walkers of all ages to experience the roots of Loves Park as the course winds through some of the city’s original neighborhoods, the Field of Honor, and other special areas. Along the way, participants will pass beautiful Loves Park murals and even catch a glimpse of the Rock River.
What makes this race truly special is its purpose. All registration fees will directly support Christmas for Kids, a local nonprofit organization that benefits children right here in the Harlem School District through the annual Shop with a First Responder, teacher, and other community members event. By participating, you’re not only getting active and having fun, you’re helping make a meaningful impact in our community.
Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this 5K is a chance to come together, give back, and celebrate everything that makes Loves Park special.
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5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Loves Park, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:42 AM and sets at 8:23 PM local time (CDT) in Loves Park on July 25, 2026 — 14h 41m of daylight.
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2026 results — Rhythm of the Heart 5k Race & Walk
5k · 177 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owen Recoy | 17:44 | 5:42 /mi |
| 2 | Drew Walter | 18:58 | 6:06 /mi |
| 3 | Audrey Mascal | 19:04 | 6:08 /mi |
| 4 | Charlie Lueshen | 19:26 | 6:15 /mi |
| 5 | Joshua Burkett | 19:37 | 6:19 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Loves Park
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Loves Park 5K Races 4 races
- Loves Park Running Calendar 2026 5 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Loves Park events
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