The Heritage Race
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Brunswick, Georgia
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for The Heritage Race on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Brunswick, Glynn! This exciting event features a chip-timed 5K race that takes participants through Brunswick's historic African-American corridor, offering a unique opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the area. With a flat and fast out-and-back route along Albany Street, runners can aim for personal records while soaking in the vibrant history and scenic neighborhoods. The 5K race kicks off at 8:00 a.m., followed by a guided historic walk at 8:15 a.m., allowing participants to delve deeper into the stories of this culturally significant location.
Starting at the First Bryant Baptist Church, 1100 F Street, Brunswick, GA 31520, The Heritage Race promises not just a fantastic athletic challenge but also a chance to give back, as proceeds benefit the Brunswick African American Cultural Center (BAACC). Participants can look forward to exciting awards for overall winners and top age group finishers. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness, community, and history—register by June 9th to ensure your race T-shirt and be part of this unforgettable day!
Starting at the First Bryant Baptist Church, 1100 F Street, Brunswick, GA 31520, The Heritage Race promises not just a fantastic athletic challenge but also a chance to give back, as proceeds benefit the Brunswick African American Cultural Center (BAACC). Participants can look forward to exciting awards for overall winners and top age group finishers. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness, community, and history—register by June 9th to ensure your race T-shirt and be part of this unforgettable day!
Organiser's Description
5K RACE
Held for the 6th year, this 5k will be chipped timed by Quintanar Running and 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.
Saturday June 21
LOCATION: First Bryant Baptist Church, 1100 F Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
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 race day
Participants who can't pick up their race numbers may have a third party pick them up.
UPDATED START LOCATION & START TIMES
The Heritage 5K Race starts at 8:00 A.M.
Due to construction on Albany Street, the 2025 Heritage Race and Walk has been relocated to-
FIRST BRYANT BAPTIST CHURCH, 1100 F STREET, BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
All race day activities will begin and end at this new locationjust one block south of our original start line.
T-SHIRT PICK UP
Packet Pickup will be on race day, Saturday at 7 am. First Bryant Baptist Church, 1100 F Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
Participants who register by 12 A.M. on June 9th, will receive a T-shirt on race day.
As of June 9th, the next 12 participants to register are guaranteed a race t-shirt. After that, we cant promise availability, so be sure to register by June 9th to secure your shirt!
RACE BIBS
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 6th year, this 5k will be chipped timed by Quintanar Running and 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.
Saturday June 21
LOCATION: First Bryant Baptist Church, 1100 F Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
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 race day
Participants who can't pick up their race numbers may have a third party pick them up.
UPDATED START LOCATION & START TIMES
The Heritage 5K Race starts at 8:00 A.M.
Due to construction on Albany Street, the 2025 Heritage Race and Walk has been relocated to-
FIRST BRYANT BAPTIST CHURCH, 1100 F STREET, BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
All race day activities will begin and end at this new locationjust one block south of our original start line.
T-SHIRT PICK UP
Packet Pickup will be on race day, Saturday at 7 am. First Bryant Baptist Church, 1100 F Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
Participants who register by 12 A.M. on June 9th, will receive a T-shirt on race day.
As of June 9th, the next 12 participants to register are guaranteed a race t-shirt. After that, we cant promise availability, so be sure to register by June 9th to secure your shirt!
RACE BIBS
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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