23rd ANNUAL NAACP GEORGE V. TANKARD, JR. MEMORIAL 5K Run/Walk AND 1 MILE FUN RUN

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: September 20, 2025
• Location: 70 Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA
• Race URL: Register Here
• Purpose: Celebrating community, history, and hope

🎉 Race Activities

• 1-Mile Fun Run: Starts at 9:00 a.m. for kids 12 and under
• Main Event: 5K Run/Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. in Ocean Park
• Course: USATF-certified, scenic route through Oak Bluffs
• Post-Race Ceremony: Prizes awarded at Summercamp

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Trophies: Given to top male and female finishers
• Medals: Awards for winners in various age categories
• Support: Proceeds benefit the NAACP Scholarship Fund
• Legacy: Supporting the Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the NAACP since 1963

❤️ Join Us in Making a Difference

• Run with us: Participate for a good cause
• Give back: Help support local students
• Make an Impact: Embody the spirit of civil rights and leadership
• Community Spirit: Connect with fellow participants