Kwanzaa 5k Run & Walk
- Date Sat 26th December 2026
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price $38.10 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Kwanzaa 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, December 26, 2026, at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake, Virginia! This vibrant community celebration is all about unity, culture, and wellness, marking the first day of Kwanzaa with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you're an experienced runner or a casual walker, this event welcomes participants of all fitness levels to come together and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.
As you participate in the 5K, you'll not only enjoy a fantastic day of fitness and community but also contribute to a great cause! Proceeds from the event will support the Harambe Creative Futures Scholarship, which aims to provide accessible arts education for children and teens. All registered participants will receive a custom Kwanzaa 5K T-shirt and a commemorative finisher medal, making this a memorable experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate the spirit of Umoja while helping to create brighter futures for young artists!
As you participate in the 5K, you'll not only enjoy a fantastic day of fitness and community but also contribute to a great cause! Proceeds from the event will support the Harambe Creative Futures Scholarship, which aims to provide accessible arts education for children and teens. All registered participants will receive a custom Kwanzaa 5K T-shirt and a commemorative finisher medal, making this a memorable experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate the spirit of Umoja while helping to create brighter futures for young artists!
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATING UNITY, CULTURE, COMMUNITY & WELLNESS
Join Harambe Inc. for the Kwanzaa 5K Walk & Run, a community celebration bringing people together through fitness, culture, and the spirit of unity!
Held on the first day of Kwanzaa, this family-friendly event celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.
Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, or participating in your first 5K, everyone is welcome!
All registered participants will receive a custom Kwanzaa 5K T-shirt and a commemorative finisher medal!
Running for a Cause
Proceeds from the Kwanzaa 5K will support the Harambe Creative Futures Scholarship, a program dedicated to making arts education accessible to children and teenagers, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.
Through this initiative, Harambe Inc. aims to help young people explore their creativity, develop their talents, and access opportunities in the arts.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
* 5K run and walk for all fitness levels
* Custom Kwanzaa 5K T-shirt
* Custom commemorative finisher medal
* Celebration of Kwanzaa's seven principles
* Family-friendly atmosphere
* Supporting arts education for local youth
Date: Saturday, December 26, 2026
Location: Oak Grove Lake Park, Chesapeake VA
Come run, walk, and celebrate the spirit of Umoja (Unity) while helping create brighter futures for young artists!
Organized by Harambe Inc., a federally recognized nonprofit organization.
Join Harambe Inc. for the Kwanzaa 5K Walk & Run, a community celebration bringing people together through fitness, culture, and the spirit of unity!
Held on the first day of Kwanzaa, this family-friendly event celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.
Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, or participating in your first 5K, everyone is welcome!
All registered participants will receive a custom Kwanzaa 5K T-shirt and a commemorative finisher medal!
Running for a Cause
Proceeds from the Kwanzaa 5K will support the Harambe Creative Futures Scholarship, a program dedicated to making arts education accessible to children and teenagers, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.
Through this initiative, Harambe Inc. aims to help young people explore their creativity, develop their talents, and access opportunities in the arts.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
* 5K run and walk for all fitness levels
* Custom Kwanzaa 5K T-shirt
* Custom commemorative finisher medal
* Celebration of Kwanzaa's seven principles
* Family-friendly atmosphere
* Supporting arts education for local youth
Date: Saturday, December 26, 2026
Location: Oak Grove Lake Park, Chesapeake VA
Come run, walk, and celebrate the spirit of Umoja (Unity) while helping create brighter futures for young artists!
Organized by Harambe Inc., a federally recognized nonprofit organization.
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