Tekau's Heart Memorial 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Past event
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Event summary
Join us for the Tekau's Heart Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Prince George's County. This inspiring event honors the memory of Tekau Rasayon, a vibrant 17-year-old who tragically passed away due to an anomalous coronary artery while pursuing her passion for running. The course is USATF Certified, ensuring a top-notch experience for all participants.
This event not only celebrates Tekau's legacy but also raises crucial awareness about heart conditions in teens and young adults. Participants can choose between the 5K run or a more leisurely 1-mile walk, making it a perfect outing for families, friends, and community members. Proceeds from the event will fund a memorial scholarship in Tekau's name, supporting high school seniors heading to college, and contribute to heart health programs. Come out to honor a remarkable young leader while promoting heart health in our community!
This event not only celebrates Tekau's legacy but also raises crucial awareness about heart conditions in teens and young adults. Participants can choose between the 5K run or a more leisurely 1-mile walk, making it a perfect outing for families, friends, and community members. Proceeds from the event will fund a memorial scholarship in Tekau's name, supporting high school seniors heading to college, and contribute to heart health programs. Come out to honor a remarkable young leader while promoting heart health in our community!
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This is a USATF Certified Course. Please refer to the course map below for additional details.
The Tekaus Heart Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is held in memory of Tekau Rasayon, who passed away suddenly on March 28, 2012 from an anomalous coronary artery (ACA) while running on her high school track. She was 17 years old. The Tekaus Heart Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is held to raise awareness about heart conditions that can occur in teens and young adults and in memory of Tekau Rasayon; who was an active senior at Surrattsville High School (SHS) in Prince Georges County, Maryland. She served as Vice President of her senior class and was a Cadet Colonel in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). She was an avid leader and companion, who continuously gave back and acted as a role model exhibiting excellence, kindness, and diligence.
Proceeds from the Run will go towards funding a memorial scholarship in Tekau's name for a high school senior going to college, heart health programs, and to raise heart health awareness.
The Tekaus Heart Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is held in memory of Tekau Rasayon, who passed away suddenly on March 28, 2012 from an anomalous coronary artery (ACA) while running on her high school track. She was 17 years old. The Tekaus Heart Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is held to raise awareness about heart conditions that can occur in teens and young adults and in memory of Tekau Rasayon; who was an active senior at Surrattsville High School (SHS) in Prince Georges County, Maryland. She served as Vice President of her senior class and was a Cadet Colonel in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). She was an avid leader and companion, who continuously gave back and acted as a role model exhibiting excellence, kindness, and diligence.
Proceeds from the Run will go towards funding a memorial scholarship in Tekau's name for a high school senior going to college, heart health programs, and to raise heart health awareness.
Location
192 MGM National Ave, M-NCPPC Police Substation, Oxon Hill, 20745, MD, United States
Tekau's Heart Memorial 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
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