The Heritage Race
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Brunswick, Georgia
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for The Heritage Race on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the historic city of Brunswick, Glynn! This vibrant event features a chipped timed 5K race that takes participants through Brunswick's most significant African-American corridor and past its rich neighborhoods, offering a unique glimpse into the area’s cultural heritage. With its flat and fast course, this is the perfect opportunity to chase down a personal record while enjoying the sights and sounds of history along Albany Street, starting at 8:00 a.m.
For those looking to explore at a more leisurely pace, a guided historic walk will commence at 8:15 a.m., allowing participants to connect with the rich stories and landmarks that have shaped Brunswick since the Civil War. The proceeds from this event benefit the Brunswick African American Cultural Center, making your participation meaningful. Don’t miss out on the chance to win exciting awards, including free shoes from Game Changers Running Company for overall winners! Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day of fitness, history, and community spirit!
For those looking to explore at a more leisurely pace, a guided historic walk will commence at 8:15 a.m., allowing participants to connect with the rich stories and landmarks that have shaped Brunswick since the Civil War. The proceeds from this event benefit the Brunswick African American Cultural Center, making your participation meaningful. Don’t miss out on the chance to win exciting awards, including free shoes from Game Changers Running Company for overall winners! Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day of fitness, history, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
5K RACE
Held for the 7th year, the chipped timed 5K race takes runners down Brunswick's most historic African-American corridor and past some of Brunswicks most historic neighborhoods, offering participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant history.
This is a great opportunity to achieve a 5K personal record (PR) with its flat, long, straight stretches. This route follows an out-and-back path along Albany to 4th Street.
GUIDED HISTORIC WALK
Participants take a guided walk down historic Albany Street, which has been the heartbeat of African-American history since after the Civil War. Walkers are transported back in time and can connect with the rich heritage and stories as they pass landmarks, historic homes, and sites.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE BRUNSWICK AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (BAACC)
5K Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
Historic Walk starts at 8:15 a.m.
LOCATION: 1621 Albany St
PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
Friday
3:00 - 6:00 pm.
1621 Albany St
AWARDS
Overall Male and Female will each receive a free pair of shoes from Game Changers Running Company, including a foot scan & gait assessment.
Masters (40-59) and Senior Masters (60+) Male and Female
Age Group (10-year age brackets) 1st, 2nd, 3rd places Male and Female
12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
REGISTRATION
In-person registration is available during packet pick-up and race day
Participants who can't pick up their race numbers may have a third party pick them up.
START LOCATION & START TIMES
The Heritage 5K Race starts at 8:00 A.M. Both events start in front of the BAACC building at
1621 Albany Street.
T-SHIRT PICK UP
Participants who register by 12 A.M. on June 8th, will receive a T-shirt.
T-shirts will be distributed after the event for walkers and during packet pick-up for runners.
T-shirts for registrations made after June 8th will be distributed based on availability of supplies and sizes.
RACE BIBS
Chip timing is provided by Quintanar Racing
Always wear your race number bib on the outermost layer of clothing during the race.
Removing or damaging the bib may render the tag inoperable, and the participant may not appear in the results.
ROUTE
Here is the Route https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5331290929
For full details on our event policies, including weather, refunds, and cancellations, CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/TheHeritageRaceWalk/Page-8].
Held for the 7th year, the chipped timed 5K race takes runners down Brunswick's most historic African-American corridor and past some of Brunswicks most historic neighborhoods, offering participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant history.
This is a great opportunity to achieve a 5K personal record (PR) with its flat, long, straight stretches. This route follows an out-and-back path along Albany to 4th Street.
GUIDED HISTORIC WALK
Participants take a guided walk down historic Albany Street, which has been the heartbeat of African-American history since after the Civil War. Walkers are transported back in time and can connect with the rich heritage and stories as they pass landmarks, historic homes, and sites.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE BRUNSWICK AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (BAACC)
5K Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
Historic Walk starts at 8:15 a.m.
LOCATION: 1621 Albany St
PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
Friday
3:00 - 6:00 pm.
1621 Albany St
AWARDS
Overall Male and Female will each receive a free pair of shoes from Game Changers Running Company, including a foot scan & gait assessment.
Masters (40-59) and Senior Masters (60+) Male and Female
Age Group (10-year age brackets) 1st, 2nd, 3rd places Male and Female
12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
REGISTRATION
In-person registration is available during packet pick-up and race day
Participants who can't pick up their race numbers may have a third party pick them up.
START LOCATION & START TIMES
The Heritage 5K Race starts at 8:00 A.M. Both events start in front of the BAACC building at
1621 Albany Street.
T-SHIRT PICK UP
Participants who register by 12 A.M. on June 8th, will receive a T-shirt.
T-shirts will be distributed after the event for walkers and during packet pick-up for runners.
T-shirts for registrations made after June 8th will be distributed based on availability of supplies and sizes.
RACE BIBS
Chip timing is provided by Quintanar Racing
Always wear your race number bib on the outermost layer of clothing during the race.
Removing or damaging the bib may render the tag inoperable, and the participant may not appear in the results.
ROUTE
Here is the Route https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5331290929
For full details on our event policies, including weather, refunds, and cancellations, CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/TheHeritageRaceWalk/Page-8].
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