Oakwood University 5K
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Oakwood University 5K on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Washington, District of Columbia. This vibrant event, hosted at the scenic Hains Point, invites alumni, friends, and supporters to celebrate health, heritage, and purpose on a fast, flat, and stunning out-and-back course that showcases breathtaking views of the Potomac River.
Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a casual walker supporting a noble cause, the Oakwood University 5K is perfect for participants of all levels. Your involvement not only celebrates the legacy of Oakwood University, a historic institution founded to uplift newly freed African Americans, but also contributes to vital scholarships and campus initiatives for future leaders. Don’t forget, all participants registered by September 19th will receive an official race t-shirt. Join us in this inspiring journey and be a part of a legacy that empowers generations to come!
Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a casual walker supporting a noble cause, the Oakwood University 5K is perfect for participants of all levels. Your involvement not only celebrates the legacy of Oakwood University, a historic institution founded to uplift newly freed African Americans, but also contributes to vital scholarships and campus initiatives for future leaders. Don’t forget, all participants registered by September 19th will receive an official race t-shirt. Join us in this inspiring journey and be a part of a legacy that empowers generations to come!
Organiser's Description
Capital Sprints presents the Oakwood University 5K, Sponsored by the Oakwood University Centennial Class of 1996
Join alumni, friends, and supporters of Oakwood University for the Oakwood University 5K, a celebration of health, heritage, and purpose. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Washington, DCs iconic Hains Point, this fast, flat, and scenic out-and-back course offers stunning views of the Potomac River and is perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.
Founded in 1896 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to educate newly freed African Americans in the South, Oakwood University has long stood as a beacon of academic excellence, Christian education, and social advancement. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this historically Black institution continues to live out its motto: Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve.
Whether you're racing to set a new PR or strolling in support of Oakwood University and its enduring mission, the Oakwood University 5K invites you to move with purpose and celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire generations. Your participation helps support scholarships, campus initiatives, and the next generation of Oakwood leaders who are being equipped to serve God and humanity.
All participants registered by September 19th will receive an official race t-shirt. Dont miss out!
Join alumni, friends, and supporters of Oakwood University for the Oakwood University 5K, a celebration of health, heritage, and purpose. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Washington, DCs iconic Hains Point, this fast, flat, and scenic out-and-back course offers stunning views of the Potomac River and is perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.
Founded in 1896 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to educate newly freed African Americans in the South, Oakwood University has long stood as a beacon of academic excellence, Christian education, and social advancement. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this historically Black institution continues to live out its motto: Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve.
Whether you're racing to set a new PR or strolling in support of Oakwood University and its enduring mission, the Oakwood University 5K invites you to move with purpose and celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire generations. Your participation helps support scholarships, campus initiatives, and the next generation of Oakwood leaders who are being equipped to serve God and humanity.
All participants registered by September 19th will receive an official race t-shirt. Dont miss out!
Oakwood University 5K
