BoomX Generational Health's Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk

🎉 Event Overview

• Join Us: for BoomX Generational Health's Inaugural Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk!
• Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
• Location: Tom Bass Park I, Pavilion 1, Houston, TX
• Details: This event is more than a race—it’s 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.
• Health Awareness: Recognizes the need to foster health and wellness in our communities today.
• CDC Statistics: 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 health risks and improve well-being.

💪 Event Goals

• Promotion: Aims to promote movement, awareness, and empowerment.
• Fun and Accessible: Encourages healthy lifestyles in a supportive environment.
• Community Unity: Inspires participants to take charge of their well-being while uniting generations.
• Registration Benefits: Includes a finisher medal and an event t-shirt.

📝 Registration and Proceeds

• Sign Up: Take the first step toward health, history, and community pride!
• Proceeds: A portion will go to The African American Health Coalition of the Metropolitan Houston.
• Learn More: Visit www.afahchouston.org.

📦 Packet Pickup

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

🏃‍♂️ Race Day Schedule

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

⚠️ Important Information

• Race Type: This community race is noncompetitive and untimed.
• Shirt Cutoff: The cutoff date for guaranteed shirt/shirt sizes is June 12, 2025.
• Registration: ALL participants must register online—no exceptions.