Bolt for the Heart 5K
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Event overview
Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, in Carmel, Indiana (1 Carter Green, 46032). It is the 14th annual Bolt for the Heart Family 5K. The event’s stated purpose is to place automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in law enforcement patrol cars.
The event program includes a 5K Run/Walk, a "Play for Jake" entry that includes a 1/4 zip shirt, a t-shirt, and a donation, and a Virtual 5K Run/Walk that includes packet mailing. Fundraising progress is listed as $1,000 raised toward a $12,000 goal. A group promotion is noted as "Register 4 - Get 1 FREE."
Registration and fees
The listed price for the 5K Run/Walk is $35 (strikethrough price $40). Ages 0–5 and 75–99 are shown as $0. A price increase for the 5K is scheduled after November 3, 2025.
The "Play for Jake" option is listed at $99 with registration ending November 9, 2025. The Virtual 5K Run/Walk is listed at $40 with registration ending November 25, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.