2nd Annual You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k Run/Walk

🎉 Event Details

Thursday, June 19, 2025 - You must register to receive a shirt, bib, and medal.

• Race Start Time: 8:00am: runners/walkers must be able to complete 3.1 miles in 1.5 hours.
• Post Race Awards: 9:30 am-12:00 pm.
• Location: Fort Hunt Park - Pavilion A.

🌟 The Mission

To celebrate FREEDOM and inspire a community of people to recognize that they have purpose. To bring a community together to walk/run in harmony encouraging one another along the way. To help everyone realize that YOU MATTER to more people than you'll ever know and that a smile, encouraging word, and a high five can go a long way.

💬 The Message

We want to spread the message… “You are Essential. You are Important. You are Unique. And YOU MATTER!”

🏃‍♀️ The Movement

Come join Jamicka Edwards, Army veteran, motivational speaker and author of “You Matter” as we create a MOVEMENT in Northern Virginia.

• Packet Pick-Up: 6:30am - 7:45am at Pavilion A.
• Opening Ceremony: 7:45am with remarks by City of Alexandria, The Honorable Mayor Alyia Gaskins.
• Event Begins: 8:00am - Promptly for the 5K: Runners to the front and walkers toward the middle/back.
• Participants: Must be off the course by 9:30am.

🍽️ Post Race Activities

• Meal: Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken served with an array of other treats.
• Performance: 10:00 am - Bliss Dance Company on stage.
• Kids Dash & Games: 10:00 am: no registration required.
• Yoga Session: 11:00am by Adina Crawford.

📍 The Location

Run, walk, or stroll around the beautiful Fort Hunt Park located in Alexandria, VA. The 5k route includes 2 1/2 loops around the circumference of the park. We will walk/jog/run rain or shine, please dress accordingly.

📝 The Registration

• Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm.
• Location: Hilton Arlington National Landing, 2399 Richmond Highway Arlington, VA 22202.
• Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Thursday, June 19th at 6:30am-7:30am at Fort Hunt Park under Pavilion A.

💰 Refunds

Due to event costs invested prior to the race, entry fees will not be refunded. If you are unable to participate, you may transfer your bib. Please contact us by email info@youmatterforlife.com.

🎓 The Causes

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the You Matter - Scholarship ($500) awarded to (10) high school students. Students will apply by writing an essay on what Juneteenth means to them.

Apply for the scholarship: https://form.jotform.com/241284971784165

🏆 The Prizes

There will be raffles and giveaways! Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female will receive recognition in the 5K.

Follow us on IG: youmatterjuneteenth5k

Use hashtags: #JuneteenthFreedom5k, #YouMatterJuneteenth5k, #YouMatterMovement.

THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN THIS MISSION & YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT!

For more information, visit You Matter MOVEMENT.