CORPUS CHRISTI EDUCATION FOUNDATION

HEARTS & MINDS 5K RUN

Check back soon for more information on the 2027 CCEF Hearts & Minds 5K Run!

The Corpus Christi Education Foundation hosted its 10th annual CCEF Hearts & Minds 5K Run on TBA at Water’s Edge Park. Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the Corpus Christi Independent School District.

The 2026 5K run had over 1,600 participants, including CCISD students, CCISD teachers and staff members, business partners and community members. The CCEF Hearts & Minds 5K is among the largest 5K held in Corpus Christi.

CCEF is thankful for the support of many in the community who value the quality of education for CCISD students, including Fulton Coastcon Construction, H-E-B, AEP Texas, Focus Foundation, CoastLife Credit Union, Focus Foundation, Weaver & Jacobs Constructors, Inc., Frost Bank, Gignac Architects, Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, Jennings, Hawley & Co., P.C., and Thompson & Horton,

CCEF HEARTS & MIND 5K RUN 2026 – Please see below for information.

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $250 to $10,000. 

PAYMENT: Please complete and submit the Sponsorship Confirmation Form (link below). You can send a check or money order to the address contained on the form, select to receive an invoice at your place of business, and/or call (361) 695-7412 to find out about options to pay for sponsorship via credit card.

CCISD STUDENT RUNNERS

• Free of charge for all CCISD students only.
• Sign up for the 5K run/walk by clicking the link below.
• Free student registrations close at end of day on January 7, 2026.
o Any student that missed the deadline to register may still register in
person on the day of the race for a fee of $10. A t-shirt is not guaranteed.
• Campus Coach or Running Club sponsor will disburse race packets to students.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY RUNNERS

• Sign up and pay entry fee for the 5K run/walk by clicking the link below.
• Registrations after January 7, 2026 are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
• Packet Pickup Information:
o CoastLife Credit Union at 6810 Saratoga Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78414
o Packet Pickup will be on Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23 from
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

CCISD EMPLOYEE RUNNERS

• Sign up and pay entry fee for the 5K run/walk by clicking on the link below.
• Registrations after January 7, 2026 are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
• Packet Pickup Information:
o CoastLife Credit Union at Saratoga Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78414
o Packet Pickup will be on Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23
from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Questions? Call (361) 695-7412 or email Eloisa.Dowiat@ccisd.us. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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