Since 2014, TEAM OHIO STATE has participated in the American Heart Association's (AHA) annual Heart Walk to support the fight against our nation's No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke.

Once again this year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is proud to be the Live Fierce sponsor for the AHA's Central Ohio Heart Walk. We invite you to join us for this family- and pet-friendly event that promotes heart health. One and three mile course options are available. Additionally, stop by our tent to meet Brutus Buckeye and learn hands-only CPR.

Register Now to join TEAM OHIO STATE for Heart Walk 2025!

  • Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
  • Location: McFerson Commons Park (across from Nationwide Arena)
  • Event Begins: 8 a.m.
  • Walk Start: 9:30 a.m.
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

2024 was the best Heart Walk ever for TEAM OHIO STATE!

TEAM OHIO STATE demonstrated exceptional participation and enthusiasm as the largest group at the 2024 Heart Walk. The event featured a remarkable display of unity, with a prominent presence that extended throughout the park. Notably, 2024 was our most successful year to date, with a record number of teams (187) and registered walkers (2,337).

Group photo of 2000+ walkers of TEAM OHIO STATE wearing their matching red OSU Heart Walk t-shirts
TEAM OHIO STATE 2024
Brutus Buckeye poses with student CRP instructors
Heart survivor poses next to heart balloon sculpture with the number 100 inside the heart
Brutus demonstrating CPR on a manequinn
Brutus statue with three heart walkers
2022 Heart Walk Buckeye Paws
Backs of a Heart Walk family with young child on shoulders

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