Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) and Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) are presenting the 6th Annual Houma Heart and Soles Half-Marathon & 5K.

The event will include a half-marathon race at 13.1 miles, a two-man relay at 6.55 miles per person and a 5K walk/run at 3.1 miles. The race has a unique “Red Carpet” finish inside of the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. Participants are invited to stay after the race to enjoy live entertainment by Soul Survivors, food by Premier Catering and an awards ceremony for top finishers.

CIS and TGMC have teamed up to support this event in order to raise funds to provide cardiovascular screenings and education for the community. Proper cardiovascular education and regular screenings are the first steps in preventing cardiovascular disease. And by making lifestyle changes, you can modify your risk factors to reduce your risk for heart disease.