East Center Black History Honor Run

The East Center Black History 2K/5K & Heritage Run is a community-centered event designed to celebrate Black History Month through health, education, culture, and historical preservation. The proposed 5K route will guide participants through the historic East Center community—commonly known as "The Quarters"—while highlighting significant locations that have shaped the history and identity of Center and Shelby County. Additionally, we will include a 2K walking route to get those who feel as though they cannot complete a full 5K a way to engage.

Participants will pass seven historically significant sites, including three locations recognized with Texas Historical Markers. Along the route, runners and walkers will experience a unique blend of fitness, local history, and community pride.

The event is intended to become an annual tradition that honors the contributions of Black citizens of Center while promoting healthy lifestyles, community engagement, and heritage tourism.

In order to make this event more personable, we are creating space to complete an add-on during registration to honor a loved one. This honorable sign will be displayed along the race route in order for particpants and community members to see. No matter if your honorary person is alive or deceased, add purpose to your particpation by adding them to the race route. You are able to add whatever necessary information, with positive intention, you want displayed.