Black Men's Wellness Day 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Norman, Oklahoma
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Black Men's Wellness Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Legacy Park in Norman, Cleveland! This exciting event is not just a race; it’s a powerful movement aimed at addressing health disparities and promoting wellness within the Black community. Participants can choose between the thrilling 5K or a more leisurely 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, making it accessible for all fitness levels.
Expect a day filled with engaging activities, including free health screenings to prioritize your well-being, a dedicated Kids Zone with interactive educational activities, and a Senior Pavilion tailored for our golden citizens. Enjoy live entertainment that will keep the energy high as we celebrate strength, resilience, and community unity. Everyone is warmly invited to join this vibrant celebration, which not only honors Black men but also fosters connections throughout the entire community. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a cause, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Norman chapter of the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA). Let’s come together to champion health equity and create a brighter future for all!
Expect a day filled with engaging activities, including free health screenings to prioritize your well-being, a dedicated Kids Zone with interactive educational activities, and a Senior Pavilion tailored for our golden citizens. Enjoy live entertainment that will keep the energy high as we celebrate strength, resilience, and community unity. Everyone is warmly invited to join this vibrant celebration, which not only honors Black men but also fosters connections throughout the entire community. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a cause, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Norman chapter of the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA). Let’s come together to champion health equity and create a brighter future for all!
Organiser's Description
COME OUT TO LEGACY PARK IN NORMAN ON SEPTEMBER 13TH FOR NORMAN'S FIRST ANNUAL BLACK MEN'S WELLNESS DAY 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK! BLACK MEN'S WELLNESS DAY ISNT JUST AN EVENT IT'S A MOVEMENT. IT'S ABOUT UNDERSTANDING THE HEALTH DISPARITIES THAT EXIST, TAKING ACTIONABLE STEPS TOWARDS BETTER HEALTH, AND CELEBRATING THE STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE OF OUR COMMUNITY. WHETHER YOU'VE BEEN A PART OF OUR JOURNEY FROM THE START OR ARE JUST GETTING TO KNOW US, THIS DAY IS FOR YOU.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS: PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH. FROM BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS TO MORE COMPREHENSIVE SCREENINGS, OUR TEAM OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ARE HERE TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS IS THE MOST FUN THAT YOU WILL EVER HAVE AT A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT.
KIDS ZONE: A DAY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE WALK! LET YOUR LITTLE ONES ENGAGE IN FUN, INTERACTIVE, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES CENTERED AROUND HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
SENIOR PAVILION: IT'S CRITICAL TO THE MISSION OF BLACK MEN'S WELLNESS DAY TO PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR THE ENTIRE BLACK COMMUNITY. THAT'S WHY WE HAVE A SPECIAL PAVILION WITH ACTIVITIES JUST FOR OUR GOLDEN CITIZENS.
ENTERTAINMENT: CELEBRATE WITH US! FROM LIVE MUSIC TO PERFORMANCES, THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY.
THIS EVENT IS A CELEBRATION FOR EVERYONE! WHILE IT PROUDLY HONORS BLACK MEN, WE WARMLY INVITE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO JOIN IN, CONNECT, AND SHARE IN THIS FIRST EVER EXPERIENCE IN OKLAHOMA THAT HAS BEEN TAKING PLACE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
CHECK MARKCUSTOM RACE BIB
CHECK MARKCOOL FINISHER MEDAL
CHECK MARKFINISH LINE PARTY
CHECK MARKRUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL GO TO THE NORMAN CHAPTER OF THE AAMWA!
CHECK MARKACCESS TO THE WELLNESS DAY CLINIC & ALL THE FUN!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE WELLNESS AGENCY (AAMWA) HERE: HTTPS://AAWELLNESS.ORG/WELLNESS-DAY-TOUR/ [https://aawellness.org/wellness-day-tour/]
COME, BE A PART OF A DAY FILLED WITH KNOWLEDGE, CELEBRATION, AND UNITY. LET'S CHAMPION THE CAUSE OF HEALTH EQUITY AND ENSURE A BRIGHTER, HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR ALL!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS: PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH. FROM BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS TO MORE COMPREHENSIVE SCREENINGS, OUR TEAM OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ARE HERE TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS IS THE MOST FUN THAT YOU WILL EVER HAVE AT A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT.
KIDS ZONE: A DAY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE WALK! LET YOUR LITTLE ONES ENGAGE IN FUN, INTERACTIVE, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES CENTERED AROUND HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
SENIOR PAVILION: IT'S CRITICAL TO THE MISSION OF BLACK MEN'S WELLNESS DAY TO PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR THE ENTIRE BLACK COMMUNITY. THAT'S WHY WE HAVE A SPECIAL PAVILION WITH ACTIVITIES JUST FOR OUR GOLDEN CITIZENS.
ENTERTAINMENT: CELEBRATE WITH US! FROM LIVE MUSIC TO PERFORMANCES, THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY.
THIS EVENT IS A CELEBRATION FOR EVERYONE! WHILE IT PROUDLY HONORS BLACK MEN, WE WARMLY INVITE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO JOIN IN, CONNECT, AND SHARE IN THIS FIRST EVER EXPERIENCE IN OKLAHOMA THAT HAS BEEN TAKING PLACE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
CHECK MARKCUSTOM RACE BIB
CHECK MARKCOOL FINISHER MEDAL
CHECK MARKFINISH LINE PARTY
CHECK MARKRUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL GO TO THE NORMAN CHAPTER OF THE AAMWA!
CHECK MARKACCESS TO THE WELLNESS DAY CLINIC & ALL THE FUN!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE WELLNESS AGENCY (AAMWA) HERE: HTTPS://AAWELLNESS.ORG/WELLNESS-DAY-TOUR/ [https://aawellness.org/wellness-day-tour/]
COME, BE A PART OF A DAY FILLED WITH KNOWLEDGE, CELEBRATION, AND UNITY. LET'S CHAMPION THE CAUSE OF HEALTH EQUITY AND ENSURE A BRIGHTER, HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR ALL!
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 22 MAY -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:30AM CDT)
$22.20
OPENS 22 MAY
Black Men's Wellness Day 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
