When
Sunday, November 1st, 2026
Where
972 Ohio Dr SW, Washington DC
Distance
5K
About this race
Race Overview
- Event: Oakwood University 5K
- Date: November 1, 2026
- Location: 972 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC
- Registration Link: Register Here
Event Description
- Organizer: Capital Sprints
- Sponsor: Oakwood University Class of 1997
- Purpose: Celebrate health, heritage, and purpose
- Course: Fast, flat, and scenic out-and-back with stunning views of the Potomac River
Legacy of Oakwood University
- Founded: 1896 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Mission: Educate newly freed African Americans in the South
- Motto: “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve”
- Impact: A beacon of academic excellence and social advancement
Participation Benefits
- Purpose: Support scholarships, campus initiatives, and Oakwood leaders
- Engagement: Open to runners and walkers of all levels
- Incentive: Official race t-shirt for participants registered by October 9th
- Welcome: All alumni, friends, and supporters invited
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