Black Men's Wellness Day 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Past event
9:30 AM EDT
Louisville, Kentucky
Free · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Black Men's Wellness Day 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the vibrant city of Louisville, Jefferson. This annual event, part of the National African American Male Wellness Walk (NAAMWW), has been a powerful initiative since 2004, spreading awareness in over 16 cities. The 5K run and walk aim to encourage black men to prioritize their health and combat preventable diseases through active participation and health education.
Throughout the event, participants will have the opportunity to receive essential health screenings, including assessments for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, HIV, STD/STI, and prostate cancer. This is a fantastic opportunity for men who may not regularly visit the doctor to understand the importance of knowing their health numbers. With a focus on prevention, the event promotes a healthier lifestyle for all attendees. Join the movement, get moving, and help us make a difference in the community—everyone is welcome to participate in this free event!
Throughout the event, participants will have the opportunity to receive essential health screenings, including assessments for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, HIV, STD/STI, and prostate cancer. This is a fantastic opportunity for men who may not regularly visit the doctor to understand the importance of knowing their health numbers. With a focus on prevention, the event promotes a healthier lifestyle for all attendees. Join the movement, get moving, and help us make a difference in the community—everyone is welcome to participate in this free event!
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Black Men's Wellness Day 5k Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Entries closed9:30 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
Established in 2004 and having a presence in more than 16 cities The National African American Male Wellness Walk (NAAMWW) provides a 5k walk and run as an awareness campaign addressing the need for black men to live longer from preventable diseases. The heartbeat of each walk initiative is our health screenings where we screen for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, HIV, STD/STI, and prostate cancer for men who may not be seeing the doctor regularly. We help men understand that through prevention they can live longer. Our mantra is for them to know their numbers, get moving and visit the doctor annually. The NAAMWW attended by over 100,000 people annually made up of men, women, and children. All are able to participate in the walk and health screenings for free.
Location
Norton Sports and Learning Complex, 3029 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, 40212, KY, United States
Black Men's Wellness Day 5k Run/Walk
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