The UJIMA 5K: Run for Goombay
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Asheville, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural UJIMA 5K: Run for Goombay on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the vibrant city of Asheville, Buncombe. This exciting event kicks off at 7:00 a.m. from the corner of Eagle and Market Streets, inviting runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate in a celebration of health, wellness, and the rich cultural heritage of Asheville's Historic East End. As part of the YMI Cultural Center's Ujima Health & Wellness Initiative and the annual Goombay Festival, this 5K is not just a race—it's a community gathering that embodies the Kwanzaa principle of Collective Work and Responsibility.
Whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely stroll with family and friends, or supporting a meaningful cause, every step you take will help promote healthier communities while honoring local culture. Plus, if you can't make it to Asheville, you can still join the fun as a Virtual Runner, completing your 5K from anywhere in the world during race weekend. Registration is affordably priced at just $25, making it easy to be part of this signature cultural celebration and support the YMI Cultural Center's valuable
Whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely stroll with family and friends, or supporting a meaningful cause, every step you take will help promote healthier communities while honoring local culture. Plus, if you can't make it to Asheville, you can still join the fun as a Virtual Runner, completing your 5K from anywhere in the world during race weekend. Registration is affordably priced at just $25, making it easy to be part of this signature cultural celebration and support the YMI Cultural Center's valuable
Organiser's Description
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 7:00 a.m.
Start & Finish: Corner of Eagle & Market Streets, Asheville, NC
Join us for the inaugural Ujima 5K Run for Goombay, a community race celebrating health, wellness, and the rich history of Asheville's Historic East End. As part of the YMI Cultural Center's Ujima Health & Wellness Initiative and the annual Goombay Festival, this 5K invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to come together in the spirit of Ujimathe Kwanzaa principle of Collective Work and Responsibility.
The scenic course begins and ends at the corner of Eagle and Market Streets, taking participants through the heart of the East End, one of Asheville's most historic African American communities. Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends and family, or simply supporting a great cause, every step helps promote healthier communities while celebrating culture and heritage.
Can't make it to Asheville? Join us as a Virtual Runner! Complete your 5K from anywhere in the world during race weekendyour neighborhood, local park, treadmill, or favorite trailand celebrate Goombay from your own hometown.
Registration is just $25, making this an affordable opportunity to support the YMI Cultural Center's health and wellness programming while becoming part of one of Asheville's signature cultural celebrations.
Come run. Come walk. Come celebrate.
Race Details
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Eagle & Market Streets, Asheville, NC
Registration: $25 (In-Person or Virtual)
Hosted by: YMI Cultural Center as part of the 2026 Goombay Festival
Together, let's build healthier communitiesone step at a time.
Start & Finish: Corner of Eagle & Market Streets, Asheville, NC
Join us for the inaugural Ujima 5K Run for Goombay, a community race celebrating health, wellness, and the rich history of Asheville's Historic East End. As part of the YMI Cultural Center's Ujima Health & Wellness Initiative and the annual Goombay Festival, this 5K invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to come together in the spirit of Ujimathe Kwanzaa principle of Collective Work and Responsibility.
The scenic course begins and ends at the corner of Eagle and Market Streets, taking participants through the heart of the East End, one of Asheville's most historic African American communities. Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends and family, or simply supporting a great cause, every step helps promote healthier communities while celebrating culture and heritage.
Can't make it to Asheville? Join us as a Virtual Runner! Complete your 5K from anywhere in the world during race weekendyour neighborhood, local park, treadmill, or favorite trailand celebrate Goombay from your own hometown.
Registration is just $25, making this an affordable opportunity to support the YMI Cultural Center's health and wellness programming while becoming part of one of Asheville's signature cultural celebrations.
Come run. Come walk. Come celebrate.
Race Details
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Eagle & Market Streets, Asheville, NC
Registration: $25 (In-Person or Virtual)
Hosted by: YMI Cultural Center as part of the 2026 Goombay Festival
Together, let's build healthier communitiesone step at a time.
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The UJIMA 5K: Run for Goombay
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Water Bottle
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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