2nd Annual You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sun 1st June 2025 - Mon 30th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Alexandria, Virginia
- Price $43.40 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run/Walk on Thursday, June 19, 2024, at the scenic Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, Virginia! This uplifting event celebrates freedom and community with a 3.1-mile run/walk that invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to come together and recognize their unique value. The race kicks off promptly at 8:00 AM, and all participants must complete the course within 1.5 hours. Afterward, enjoy a vibrant post-race celebration filled with awards, a yoga session, and a delicious brunch featuring Nando's Peri Peri Chicken!
This year's event also includes a Kids 1K Dash, ensuring that the spirit of joy and encouragement extends to the little ones. With engaging activities, live music, and opportunities to win exciting prizes, the You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5K promises a day of inspiration and community bonding. Don't miss the chance to be part of this meaningful movement that reminds us all that "YOU MATTER!" Make sure to register early to secure your shirt, bib, and medal, and let's make this a day to remember!
This year's event also includes a Kids 1K Dash, ensuring that the spirit of joy and encouragement extends to the little ones. With engaging activities, live music, and opportunities to win exciting prizes, the You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5K promises a day of inspiration and community bonding. Don't miss the chance to be part of this meaningful movement that reminds us all that "YOU MATTER!" Make sure to register early to secure your shirt, bib, and medal, and let's make this a day to remember!
Organiser's Description
****PART I ******
Thursday, June 19, 2024 - YOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE A SHIRT, BIB, AND MEDAL.
Race Start time is 8:00am runners/walkers must be able to complete 3.1 miles in 1.5 hours
Post Race Awards and Fun 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: Fort Hunt Park - Pavilion A
8999 Fort Hunt Road Alexandria, VA
When the parking lot is full, you will need to walk a quarter of a mile to the next parking lot.
THE MISSION.
To celebrate FREEDOM and inspire a community of people to recognize that they have purpose.
To bring a community together to walk/run in harmony encouraging one another along the way.
To help everyone realize that YOU MATTER to more people than you'll ever know and that a smile, encouraging word, and a high five can go a long way.
THE MESSAGE.
We want to spread the message You are Essential. You are Important. You are Unique. And YOU MATTER!
THE MOVEMENT. 1ST YOU MATTER JUNETEENTH FREEDOM 5K RUN/WALK
Come join Jamicka Edwards, Army veteran, motivational speaker and author of You Matter [https://squareup.com/store/Youmatter] as we create a MOVEMENT in Northern Virginia.
Meet us at the Fort Hunt Park for the 2nd You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k on Thursday, June 19th!!!!
6:30am - 7:45am Packet Pick-up and Registration at the covered area at Pavillion B
7:45am Opening Ceremony & Remarks
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Prayer
8:00am - Promptly - Event begins 5K - Runners to the front and those walking toward the middle/back.
Participants must be off the course by 9:30am
9:30am- Announcement of Top Finishers and Scholarship Awardees
10:00 am - Yoga Session by Carroll Cares - Instructor Corey Carroll
Post Race Brunch will be served between 10:00am-10:15am - Nando's Peri Peri Chicken with an array of other treats to leave you satisfied and full!
10:15am-10:30am - Free Kids 1k Dash
Kids must register to ensure a medal can be given no later than May 20, 2025.
Ages 1-10 All participants will receive a special You Matter kids swag bag
3:00pm - Activities conclude - park clean-up and a BIG THANK YOU!!!!!!!
THE LOCATION.
Run, walk, or stroll around the beautiful Fort Hunt Park located in Alexandria, VA
The 5k route includes 3 loops around the circumference of the park. Enjoy this event with your family members or find a friend and encourage each other along the way!
We will walk/jog/run rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
THE REGISTRATION.
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE LOCATED ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024
TIME: 4:00 PM- 7:00PM
LOCATION: THE HOST HOTEL
HILTON ARLINGTON NATIONAL LANDING INSIDE OF THE NATIONAL LANDING HUB
2399 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA, 22202 USA
*_ THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL WELCOME AND COCKTAIL HOUR DURING THE PACKET PICK-UP WHICH IS OPEN TO ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS AT NO CHARGE AT THE HILTON._
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH AT 6:30AM-7:30AM AT FORT HUNT PARK UNDER THE PAVILION B
Be sure to post pictures of yourself or your group and use the below hashtags on all social media.
***_ PART II ***_
AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS- A TRIBUTE TO OUR ANCESTORS ( MORE DETAILS TO COME )
Your race registration will include entry to an evening at the park to enjoy live music and entertainment for all.
You will find food trucks you can purchase food from, vendors who will be selling items, and more!!!
If you would to be a vendor please send an email to: [email protected] for an application and more information.
This event will be open to the community, but we ask that you please consider giving a donation upon entry that will help go towards our scholarships.
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2024
Time: 5:00pm- 9:00pm
Location: John Carlyle Square
300 John Carlyle St
Alexandria, VA 22314
#JuneteenthFreedom5k
#YouMatterJuneteenth5k
#YouMatterMovement
#YouMatter
REFUNDS.
Due to event costs invested prior to the race (including but not limited to advertising, medals, shirts, pins, prizes, facility rentals, food, and insurance), entry fees will not be refunded.
If you are unable to participate in the live event, you may transfer your bib to a family member or friend. Please contact us by email [email protected] with your name and the name of the person that will be receiving the transferred bib.
THE CAUSES.
Giving back to the DMV Community by way of Scholarships.
A portion of the proceeds for this event will benefit: You Matter - Scholarship ($500) to be given to (10) high school students from the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. The student will have to be a graduating senior and already accepted to a college starting in the fall of 2025. Students will apply by writing an essay on what Juneteenth means to you and how this has made an impact on your life. You do not have to be present to win, but the announcement will take place after the race. The winners will be notified via email as well.
Go to this link to apply for the scholarship: https://form.jotform.com/241284971784165
DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified via email on June 17th and will be announced on June 19th at the race. Winners are encouraged to attend the race, but it is not required.
THE PRIZES.
There will be raffles and giveaways donated from our wonderful sponsors!
Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female will receive recognition in the 5K
THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN THIS MISSION & YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT!
***_ THERE ARE TWO HOTEL BLOCKS WITH A DISCOUNT FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS LOCAL AND FROM OUT OF TOWN*_
Host Hotel - HILTON ARLINGTON NATIONAL LANDING Recommended property - go the link to book your room : https://book.passkey.com/go/YOUMATTERJUNETEENTH
Group Code: YMJ
This group code can be used for the following:
If a guest calls the hotel directly and/or Central Reservation- 703-414-0569
If a guest goes on the website instead of the direct link, you will be able to enter in the code under Special Rates
Hotel is 5 minutes from DCA airport with a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport only. It is also walking distance to the metro line to get around the city and into D.C.
Additional Hotel Option
THE WESTIN ALEXANDRIA OLD TOWN - Book your group rate for You Matter Juneteenth 5k [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1727883460263&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true__;!!FOfmI8qiWcWBHqypJtzENF0!wS7YQNfzR_TpT3H9A5exqrXww37nmWlUu3mitMrLbeWoNpZw0K8ysrjRp8CKKhQcqCQKGOf14nTEwFXaS2p6cPc3Pv43DvGA8ar-xQ$]
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-5700
Hotel is 15 minutes from DCA airport. The hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, but it is convenient and close to the King Street/Old Town Metro Station
Thursday, June 19, 2024 - YOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE A SHIRT, BIB, AND MEDAL.
Race Start time is 8:00am runners/walkers must be able to complete 3.1 miles in 1.5 hours
Post Race Awards and Fun 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: Fort Hunt Park - Pavilion A
8999 Fort Hunt Road Alexandria, VA
When the parking lot is full, you will need to walk a quarter of a mile to the next parking lot.
THE MISSION.
To celebrate FREEDOM and inspire a community of people to recognize that they have purpose.
To bring a community together to walk/run in harmony encouraging one another along the way.
To help everyone realize that YOU MATTER to more people than you'll ever know and that a smile, encouraging word, and a high five can go a long way.
THE MESSAGE.
We want to spread the message You are Essential. You are Important. You are Unique. And YOU MATTER!
THE MOVEMENT. 1ST YOU MATTER JUNETEENTH FREEDOM 5K RUN/WALK
Come join Jamicka Edwards, Army veteran, motivational speaker and author of You Matter [https://squareup.com/store/Youmatter] as we create a MOVEMENT in Northern Virginia.
Meet us at the Fort Hunt Park for the 2nd You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k on Thursday, June 19th!!!!
6:30am - 7:45am Packet Pick-up and Registration at the covered area at Pavillion B
7:45am Opening Ceremony & Remarks
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Prayer
8:00am - Promptly - Event begins 5K - Runners to the front and those walking toward the middle/back.
Participants must be off the course by 9:30am
9:30am- Announcement of Top Finishers and Scholarship Awardees
10:00 am - Yoga Session by Carroll Cares - Instructor Corey Carroll
Post Race Brunch will be served between 10:00am-10:15am - Nando's Peri Peri Chicken with an array of other treats to leave you satisfied and full!
10:15am-10:30am - Free Kids 1k Dash
Kids must register to ensure a medal can be given no later than May 20, 2025.
Ages 1-10 All participants will receive a special You Matter kids swag bag
3:00pm - Activities conclude - park clean-up and a BIG THANK YOU!!!!!!!
THE LOCATION.
Run, walk, or stroll around the beautiful Fort Hunt Park located in Alexandria, VA
The 5k route includes 3 loops around the circumference of the park. Enjoy this event with your family members or find a friend and encourage each other along the way!
We will walk/jog/run rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
THE REGISTRATION.
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE LOCATED ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024
TIME: 4:00 PM- 7:00PM
LOCATION: THE HOST HOTEL
HILTON ARLINGTON NATIONAL LANDING INSIDE OF THE NATIONAL LANDING HUB
2399 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA, 22202 USA
*_ THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL WELCOME AND COCKTAIL HOUR DURING THE PACKET PICK-UP WHICH IS OPEN TO ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS AT NO CHARGE AT THE HILTON._
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH AT 6:30AM-7:30AM AT FORT HUNT PARK UNDER THE PAVILION B
Be sure to post pictures of yourself or your group and use the below hashtags on all social media.
***_ PART II ***_
AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS- A TRIBUTE TO OUR ANCESTORS ( MORE DETAILS TO COME )
Your race registration will include entry to an evening at the park to enjoy live music and entertainment for all.
You will find food trucks you can purchase food from, vendors who will be selling items, and more!!!
If you would to be a vendor please send an email to: [email protected] for an application and more information.
This event will be open to the community, but we ask that you please consider giving a donation upon entry that will help go towards our scholarships.
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2024
Time: 5:00pm- 9:00pm
Location: John Carlyle Square
300 John Carlyle St
Alexandria, VA 22314
#JuneteenthFreedom5k
#YouMatterJuneteenth5k
#YouMatterMovement
#YouMatter
REFUNDS.
Due to event costs invested prior to the race (including but not limited to advertising, medals, shirts, pins, prizes, facility rentals, food, and insurance), entry fees will not be refunded.
If you are unable to participate in the live event, you may transfer your bib to a family member or friend. Please contact us by email [email protected] with your name and the name of the person that will be receiving the transferred bib.
THE CAUSES.
Giving back to the DMV Community by way of Scholarships.
A portion of the proceeds for this event will benefit: You Matter - Scholarship ($500) to be given to (10) high school students from the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. The student will have to be a graduating senior and already accepted to a college starting in the fall of 2025. Students will apply by writing an essay on what Juneteenth means to you and how this has made an impact on your life. You do not have to be present to win, but the announcement will take place after the race. The winners will be notified via email as well.
Go to this link to apply for the scholarship: https://form.jotform.com/241284971784165
DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified via email on June 17th and will be announced on June 19th at the race. Winners are encouraged to attend the race, but it is not required.
THE PRIZES.
There will be raffles and giveaways donated from our wonderful sponsors!
Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female will receive recognition in the 5K
THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN THIS MISSION & YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT!
***_ THERE ARE TWO HOTEL BLOCKS WITH A DISCOUNT FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS LOCAL AND FROM OUT OF TOWN*_
Host Hotel - HILTON ARLINGTON NATIONAL LANDING Recommended property - go the link to book your room : https://book.passkey.com/go/YOUMATTERJUNETEENTH
Group Code: YMJ
This group code can be used for the following:
If a guest calls the hotel directly and/or Central Reservation- 703-414-0569
If a guest goes on the website instead of the direct link, you will be able to enter in the code under Special Rates
Hotel is 5 minutes from DCA airport with a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport only. It is also walking distance to the metro line to get around the city and into D.C.
Additional Hotel Option
THE WESTIN ALEXANDRIA OLD TOWN - Book your group rate for You Matter Juneteenth 5k [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1727883460263&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true__;!!FOfmI8qiWcWBHqypJtzENF0!wS7YQNfzR_TpT3H9A5exqrXww37nmWlUu3mitMrLbeWoNpZw0K8ysrjRp8CKKhQcqCQKGOf14nTEwFXaS2p6cPc3Pv43DvGA8ar-xQ$]
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-5700
Hotel is 15 minutes from DCA airport. The hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, but it is convenient and close to the King Street/Old Town Metro Station
Races
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You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 19th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
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You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k Run/Walk - VIRTUAL ONLY
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
You can complete your race anytime and anywhere throughout the month of June. You will receive shipping confirmation in early June when your SWAG is shipped to you. Race registration includes shipping and handling. Items SHOULD arrive prior to June 19th.
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