BoomX Generational Health's Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join Us for BoomX Generational Health’s Inaugural Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk!

• Date: June 22, 2025
• Location: Tom Bass Park I, Pavilion 1, Houston, TX
• Event URL: Race Registration
• Purpose: A celebration of freedom, resilience, and health within the African-American community.

📜 Historical Significance

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, first celebrated in Texas when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Galveston on June 19, 1865. As we honor this historic milestone, we also recognize the need to foster health and wellness in our communities today.

👟 Health Awareness

According to the CDC, African Americans face higher rates of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease compared to other groups.

• Physical Activity: A proven method to lower these risks and improve both physical and mental health.
• Participation: Fewer than 25% of Black adults meet recommended activity levels due to systemic barriers.
• Empowerment: BoomX Generational Health aims to promote movement and awareness.
• Community: Unite generations in the pursuit of health.

🎉 Event Highlights

Let’s celebrate freedom by fostering fitness! Join us as we walk, run, and thrive together for a healthier future.

• Registration Benefits: Includes a finisher medal and an event t-shirt.
• Proceeds: A portion will go to The African American Health Coalition of the Metropolitan Houston.
• Learn More: About the coalition at www.afahchouston.org.
• Sign Up Now: Take the first step toward health, history, and community pride!

📅 Packet Pickup

• Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
• Location: All Naturale, 5340 Griggs Road, Houston, TX 77021
• Time: 12:00PM to 3:00PM

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

• 7:00AM: Packet Pickup Opens
• 7:45AM: Packet Pickup Closes
• 7:45AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 8:00AM: 5K START
• 9:00AM: Closing Remarks (approximately)

📋 Important Notes

This community race is noncompetitive and untimed.

• Shirt Sizes: The cutoff date for guaranteed shirt/shirt sizes is June 12, 2025!
• Registration: All participants must register online - no exceptions.