When
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
Where
8999 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria VA
Distance
5K
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About this race
🏃♀️ Event Details
- Date: June 19, 2024
- Time: 8:00am for 5K Run/Walk
- Location: Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, VA
- Post-Race: Awards and Fun from 9:00am-4:00pm
🌳 The Movement
- Host: Jamicka Edwards
- Event: 1st You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k Run/Walk
- Details: Celebrate Juneteenth and join the movement in Northern Virginia
- Registration: Packet pick-up and registration from 6:30am-7:30am
📍 The Location
- Where: Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, VA
- Route: 3 loops around the park, rain or shine
- Family: Bring your loved ones for a stroll or run
🎽 The Registration
- Fees: 5K - $45.00, Kids Dash 1K - Free
- T-Shirts & Medals: Guaranteed for early registrants by May 7, 2024
- Team Registration: Create a group name for a special surprise
- Pick Up: Race day only on June 19th from 6:30am-7:30am
🏅 The Causes
- Scholarship: Proceeds benefit You Matter Scholarship for high school students
- Application: Email for scholarship application details
💬 The Message
We want to spread the message… “You are Essential. You are Important. You are Unique. And YOU MATTER!”
🎁 The Prizes
- Raffles: Giveaways from sponsors for participants
- Awards: Top finishers in Male and Female categories
🌟 The Sponsors
- Jamicka Edwards: Army Veteran, Motivational Speaker and Author of “You Matter”
- Redefining Your Future: www.redefinedfutureyou.com
- Starbucks Coffee: Starbucks Coffee
- Albertsons: Albertsons
🏁 The Organizer
Jamicka Edwards shares her passion for running and organizing events to inspire the community.
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