7th Annual Minnesota 5K SCADaddle for Research

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 9:00 AM START TIME Ways to Help Our Cause Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a little known and poorly understood cause of a heart attack. SCAD is the #1 cause of heart attacks in women under age 50, pregnant women & new moms. Although less common, it can affect men too. Research is needed to identify the cause(s) and the best treatment options. SCADaddle 5K Join us by registering for the SCADaddle 5K! Our 5K trail Fun Run/Walk takes place at Battle Creek Regional Park on winding trails through natural areas that offer a spectacular look at Ramsey County's diverse landscape. This event has a community feel with kid's activities and a playground all while shopping the vendors including our SCAD store and enjoying some race snacks. We will also have a brief welcome announcing our sponsors, supporters and survivors! Race bibs will be given out for fun and runners & walkers will be awarded a medal. Register by April 10th to guarantee this year's t-shirt! Questions? Follow us on Facebook at 7th Annual Minnesota SCADaddle 5k or email Monica@scadresearch.org Hope to see you there! SCAD Social Reunion & Dinner We are honored to have Dr. Marysia Tweet from the Mayo Clinic to join us for the SCAD Social Reunion and the SCADaddle on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Doubletree by Hilton, St. Paul East (please note that this is a different location than previous years). Dr. Tweet will present the latest research findings on Friday evening and answer questions as time permits. Dr. Marysia Tweet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, within the Division of Ischemic Heart Disease and Critical Care and the Division of Cardiovascular Ultrasound. The research interests of Dr. Tweet include the study cardiovascular disease in women and acute coronary syndromes, particularly those caused by spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). Dr. Tweet helped to develop and is current