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

🏃‍♂️ EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
• Time: Race starts at 8:00 am: must complete 3.1 miles in 1.5 hours
• Post Race: Awards and fun from 9:30 am-12:00 pm
• Location: Fort Hunt Park - Pavilion A

🌟 MISSION

• Purpose: Celebrate FREEDOM and inspire community purpose.
• Unity: Encourage walking/running in harmony.
• Awareness: Help everyone realize that YOU MATTER.
• Impact: A smile and encouraging words can go a long way.

📢 MESSAGE

• Affirmation: “You are Essential. You are Important. You are Unique. And YOU MATTER!”

🌍 MOVEMENT

• Guest: Join Jamicka Edwards, Army veteran and motivational speaker.
• Registration: Packet pick-up from 6:30 am - 7:45 am on race day.
• Ceremony: Opening remarks and prayer at 7:45 am.
• Event: 5K begins promptly at 8:00 am.

📍 LOCATION

• Park: Beautiful Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA.
• Route: 2 1/2 loops around the park’s circumference.
• Weather: The event will proceed rain or shine: dress accordingly.

📝 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 Pickup: Thursday, June 19th from 6:30 am - 7:30 am at Pavilion A.
• Social Media: Use designated hashtags when posting.

💰 REFUNDS

• No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable due to prior costs.
• Transfers: Bib transfers allowed: contact via email.

🎓 CAUSES

• Scholarships: $500 scholarships for (10) D.C., Maryland, and Virginia high school students.
• Application: Submit an essay on what Juneteenth means to you.
• Deadline: May 16, 2025: winners notified via email.
• Apply: Scholarship Application

🏆 PRIZES

• Recognition: Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female will be recognized.
• Raffles: Giveaways donated by sponsors.
• Hotel Discounts: Available for race participants: see details below.

🏨 ACCOMMODATIONS

• Host Hotel: Hilton Arlington National Landing
• Code: Use group code YMJ for bookings.
• Additional Option: The Westin Alexandria Old Town: Book here

💬 FOLLOW US

• Instagram: Follow us at youmatterjuneteenth5k.
• Hashtags: #JuneteenthFreedom5k, #YouMatterJuneteenth5k, #YouMatterMovement.

🙏 THANK YOU

Thank you for believing in this mission & your continuous support!

For more information, visit our race page.