The 2nd Annual Peterbug's Juneteenth 5K, Sponsored by the Fulcrum Foundation

  • Date Sat 22nd June 2024
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Washington, District of Columbia
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2nd Annual Peterbug's Juneteenth 5K on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the heart of Washington, District of Columbia! This vibrant event celebrates the historic designation of the beloved Peterbug Academy and honors the contributions of John "Peterbug" Matthews, a treasured figure in the Capitol Hill community. Participants of all ages are invited to walk, jog, or run this exciting 5K, which not only commemorates Juneteenth but also highlights the preservation efforts led by former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson.

Join the festivities at the corner of E Street & Peterbug Matthews Way SE, where the day kicks off with the 5K and culminates in the lively Peterbug Day Parade. Celebrate with food, music, and fellowship as we honor Peterbug’s birthday and the legacy of community service he represents. This is more than just a race; it’s a joyous gathering that embodies the spirit of unity and remembrance. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with celebration and camaraderie!

Organiser's Description

Join us for the 2nd Annual Peterbug Day 5k sponsored by the Fulcrum Foundation: A Celebration of the DC Historic Landmark Designation and Juneteenth. Every year in June, the corner of E Street & Peterbug Matthews Way SE comes alive to celebrate the contribution of John "Peterbug" Matthews and the remembrance of Juneteenth. This year, we add to our celebration the designation of the Peterbug Academy as a contributing landmark in Capitol Hill, thanks to the preservation efforts of former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson who donated the land to the District where the Peterbug Academy now sits. We will be honoring her contribution with a planting ceremony in conjunction with the Lady Bird Johson's Wildflower Center. For more than 45 years Mr. Matthews and the Peterbug Academy has been an integral piece of the Capitol Hill community. His shoe repair academy has provided a much-needed service to his neighbors and an incomparable opportunity to make a difference in the lives of neighborhood children. Since 1977 he has been "saving soles and heeling people" while supporting the greenest form of all transportation - our feet! Kick off a celebration of Juneteenth weekend by walking, jogging, or running this 5K. Then hang around and walk in the Peterbug Day Parade as we move along E Street to Peterbug's Shoe Academy to celebrate Peterbug's birthday with food, music, and fellowship at the corner of Peterbug Matthews Way (13th St SE) & E St SE. The Fulcrum Foundation and the Peterbug Academy are proud to announce their partnership to help preserve the historic property located at 502 Peterbug Matthews Way St SE.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd June 2024 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED

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1801 E St SE, Washington, 20003, DC, United States

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