24th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles

  • Date Sat 17th August 2024
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Dayton, Ohio
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for the 24th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles, taking place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in the scenic Island MetroPark located at 101 East Helena Street, Dayton, Ohio. This exciting hybrid event invites participants to join a vibrant community in either an in-person or virtual 5K walk/run, with the in-person event kicking off at 8:00 AM after a lively program beginning at 7:30 AM.

Last year, over 1,700 participants came together to support local educational institutions, raising an impressive $29,565 for Central State and Wilberforce Universities. This year, the goal is even higher, aiming to raise $50,000 to benefit students at these historic Black colleges and universities. With free registration for the 5K walk, everyone is encouraged to lace up their shoes and be part of this uplifting experience focused on wellness and community spirit. Join us in making a difference while celebrating health and heritage at this extraordinary event!

Organiser's Description

PREMIER HEALTH IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE AFRICAN AMERICAN WELLNESS WALK (AAWW) IS RETURNING FOR ITS 24TH YEAR! THIS YEARS THEME IS MOVING HEARTS & SOLES. THE 5K WALK/RUN WILL BE A HYBRID EVENT, WITH BOTH A VIRTUAL AND AN IN-PERSON OPTION. THE IN-PERSON 5K WALK WILL TAKE PLACE AT ISLAND METROPARK (101 EAST HELENA STREET, DAYTON, OH 45404) ON SATURDAY, AUG. 17., WITH A PROGRAM AT 7:30 A.M., FOLLOWED BY THE 5K WALK AT 8 A.M.

LAST YEARS AAWW HAD MORE THAN 1,700 PARTICIPANTS. TOGETHER WE RAISED AN INCREDIBLE $29,565 FOR CENTRAL STATE AND WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITIES!

THIS YEAR, WERE RUNNING IT BACK. AS WE CONTINUE TO INVEST IN OUR LOCAL HISTORICAL BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCUS), OUR GOAL IS TO, ONCE AGAIN, RAISE $50,000 TO BENEFIT THE STUDENTS AT CENTRAL STATE AND WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITIES.

THE THEME OF THIS YEAR'S AFRICAN AMERICAN WELLNESS WALK IS: "MOVING HEARTS & SOLES".



REGISTRATION FOR THE 5K WALK IS FREE.

THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT. PARTICIPANTS MAY PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY AND/OR IN-PERSON.



IN-PERSON WALK DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024

IN-PERSON WALK TIME: GATES OPEN AT 7:30 AM. THE WALK BEGINS AT 8:00 AM. FULL AGENDA COMING SOON.

IN-PERSON WALK LOCATION: ISLAND METROPARK, 101 E HELENA ST, DAYTON, OH 45404

Races

  • Virtual Walk/Run Event

    Free

    CLOSED
  • In-Person Event

    Sat 17th August 2024 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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Island MetroPark, 101 E Helena St, Dayton, 45404, OH, United States

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