Oakwood University 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Organizer: Capital Sprints presents the Oakwood University 5K, Sponsored by the Oakwood University Centennial Class of 1996.
• Date: 2025-10-05.
• Location: 972 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC.
• URL: Oakwood University 5K.

🌳 About the Event

• Participants: Join alumni, friends, and supporters of Oakwood University.
• Course: Set against the beautiful backdrop of Washington, DC’s iconic Hains Point, this fast, flat, and scenic out-and-back course offers stunning views of the Potomac River.
• Accessibility: Perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.
• Mission: Celebrate health, heritage, and purpose.

🎓 About Oakwood University

• Foundation: Founded in 1896 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to educate newly freed African Americans in the South.
• Legacy: A beacon of academic excellence, Christian education, and social advancement.
• Location: Situated in Huntsville, Alabama, continuing to embody its motto: “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve.”
• Impact: Your participation helps support scholarships, campus initiatives, and the next generation of Oakwood leaders.

🏆 Participation Incentives

• Registration: All participants registered by September 19th will receive an official race t-shirt.
• Donation Matching: Every dollar you give to support the Oakwood University 5K will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000.
• Doubling Impact: Your gift goes twice as far: $25 becomes $50, $100 becomes $200.
• Goal: Together, we can reach our goal and create a lasting impact for students today and tomorrow.