Columbia, South Carolina – Columbia locals are being asked to put on their sneakers and go downtown to Finlay Park for the third annual “Jump Start Your Heart” Day Party. The event will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it is part of the larger celebration of February as National Heart Month.
The event is part of the Go Red movement, which raises awareness of heart disease and the importance of heart health. It is meant to combine learning with exercise. City planners say the goal is clear: to make a location where people can learn more about how to protect their hearts while having fun in a friendly, energetic setting.
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People who come to the two-hour event will be able to do a lot of free things. There will be health exams on site, so participants may check important indicators and talk to professionals. There will also be a number of health-related exhibitors there who will have materials and information about prevention, wellness, and living a healthy life.
There will be workouts and pickleball demos at the event for anybody who want to move. This will bring an active edge to the day. Organizers are also intending to give out prizes to get people to check out the numerous booths and resources put up around the park.
Exhibitors will be open the whole time, so folks can come by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. The structure is set up so that people may either work out or just get information and talk to health representatives.
The event will take place at Finlay Park, located at 930 Laurel Street in Columbia. There is no cost to participate, and the public is invited to attend.
The “Jump Start Your Heart” Day Party is now in its third year. It is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness about heart health in a way that is easy to understand and community-focused. The organizers want to get people to make heart health a priority all year long, not just during National Heart Month, by combining screenings, information, and movement in one place.
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