Event Overview

Sunday September 27, 2026

Join us for the inaugural World Heart Run Events 2026, organized by Stichting Hartzorg Suriname and Thorax Centrum Paramaribo in celebration of World International Heart Day. Under the theme ‘Hearts Run Together’, the event promotes cardiovascular health by bringing together runners, walkers, people living with a heart condition, families, healthcare professionals and the wider community.

Event Details

  • Date: 27 September 2026
  • Start & Finish: Academisch Ziekenhuis Paramaribo
  • Events: 1/4 Marathon, 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1K Cardio Health Walk
  • Official Event Shirt: Every registered participant receives the official red colored event T-shirt.
  • Finisher Medal: All finishers of the 1/4 Marathon and 5K Run receive an exclusive finisher medal.
  • Every registered participant is automatically entered into our prize draw for a chance to win amazing prizes.
  • ¼ Marathon Fee: SRD 500
  • 5K Run Fee: SRD 400
  • 5K walk and 1K cardio health walk Fee: SRD 250
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About the World Heart Run

The World Heart day Run events is Suriname’s premier community running event dedicated to cardiovascular health. The event welcomes elite runners, recreational runners, walkers, families, children, seniors, cardiac patients and healthcare professionals. Everyone has a heart. Everyone can participate.

Connecting the Hearts

The unique Quarter Marathon route symbolically connects the four hospitals of Paramaribo:

  • Academisch Ziekenhuis Paramaribo
  • ‘s Lands Hospitaal
  • Sint Vincentius Ziekenhuis
  • Diakonessenhuis

Event Categories

1/4 Marathon Powered by

1/4 Marathon Powered by All Star

  • Recommended age: 16+
  • Start time 06:30h

  • Cut-Of Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

5K Run Powered by

5K Run Powered by Simextra NV

    • Recommended age: 10+
    • Start time 07:00h
    • Cut-off time 55 minutes

5K Walk Powered by

5K Walk Powered by Choi's

  • Recommended age: Open to all

  • Start time 07:10h

1K Cardio Health Walk Powered by

1K Cardio Health Walk Powered by Simpex N

    • Recommended age: Open to all

    • Start time 07:15h

Participation Requirements

  • Participants participate at their own risk.
  • Participants should be medically fit for their chosen distance.
  • Children should be accompanied by an adult where applicable.
  • Registration implies acceptance of the event regulations.

Why Participate?

  • Celebrate World Heart Day.
  • Promote a healthy lifestyle.
  • Support cardiovascular awareness.
  • Connect the hospitals of Paramaribo.
  • Receive the official event shirt.
  • Earn an exclusive finisher medal (eligible events).

Registration Process

  • Complete your payment.
  • Fill out the registration form with your personal and participant details.
  • Upload your payment confirmation or transfer receipt for verification.
  • Our team will review your registration and payment details.
  • Receive your official confirmation notification once your registration has been approved.

Registration Form


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