About this event
The American Heart Association's 2026 Metro Chicago Heart Walk is Friday, September 18, 2026, at Soldier Field - South Parking Lot, 459 East 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60605. The event opens at 11:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 11:30 a.m., with 1 and 3 mile route options. Registration is free, with walkers encouraged to fundraise for the fight against heart disease and stroke.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black Americans, and hypertension starts earlier and runs harder in Black communities; a walk is a fine place to start the blood-pressure conversation.
Accessibility & who can attend
- Age:
- All ages
- Languages:
- English
About the organizer
American Heart Association
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