Events
Event Description
The Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth is a community fundraising event that supports local utility assistance programs, helping neighbors in need pay their utility bills.
Choose from a timed 5K run, timed 10K run, untimed 2-mile walk or participate virtually from anywhere.
Hosted annually by Metropolitan Utilities District and Omaha Public Power District since 2007, the event raises awareness of the ongoing need for utility assistance. While the event takes place during the winter months, the need for help with heating, electricity and other utility costs continues throughout the year.
M.U.D. and OPPD's partnership ensures all costs associated with the event are covered, so 100% of the money received from sponsorships, donations and registrations goes directly to those in need.
Funds raised are administered by Dollar Energy Fund, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3), and then split between M.U.D.’s Home Fund and OPPD’s Energy Assistance Program to provide assistance to our customers living in Burt, Cass, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington counties. All money raised is distributed through this local network.
Dollar Energy Fund's mission is to improve the quality of life for households experiencing hardships by providing utility assistance and other services that lead to self-sufficiency.
Race Day Details
Participants will gather Saturday, March 6 at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village to run, walk and raise awareness for those in need of utility assistance in our community. The timed events (5K and 10K) will begin at 9 a.m. and the untimed 2-mile walk will start at 9:15 a.m. Participants in the 10K and 5K should aim to finish by 10:30 a.m. (this is a 1.5-hour time limit). If you're uncertain whether this is reasonable, please consider dropping down in distance.
For those signing up for the virtual option, we encourage you to complete your registered distance on March 6 in your neighborhood, on local trails or from your home or gym treadmill! (No swag or awards given to virtual participants.)
Vendors will be set up on-site and everyone is encouraged to visit Aksarben Village businesses before and after the event.
Friday, March 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. - BCBS Building (1919 Aksarben Dr.)
Saturday, March 6, 7:30-8:45 a.m. - Stinson Park in Aksarben Village
7:30-8:45 a.m. - Packet pick-up and day-of registration, Stinson Park
8:30 a.m. - Sponsor/vendor tables set up
8:50 a.m. - Pre-race instructions, national anthem
9 a.m. - Timed 10K and timed 5K begin (This is a chip-timed event.)
9:15 a.m. - Untimed walk begins
9:45 a.m. - 5K award winners announced
10:15 a.m. - 10K award winners announced
10:30 a.m. - Sponsor/vendor tables tear down
Awards will be given to the 1st place overall male and female in the 5K and 10K. Age group awards will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female runners in each of the following divisions for the timed 5K and 10K events:
- 12 and under
- 13-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
To view the race route, please click here. The 5K runners will follow same route and turn around at the halfway mark.
The event will happen rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, a decision regarding cancellation or delay will be made by 6 a.m. the morning of the event. Any updates will be shared on Facebook. As a reminder, registrations are non-refundable and fully support our efforts of providing utility assistance to M.U.D. and OPPD customers.
- Registrations are non-refundable.
- Strollers are welcome.
- Pets and service dogs are allowed and owners must adhere to city leash ordinances.
Race Location
2285 S 67th St.
Stinson Park in Aksarben Village
Omaha, NE 68106 US
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Any questions? Contact us!
Complete the form below or email info@heatthestreetsomaha.org. For event updates and information, follow us on Facebook.
