3rd Annual You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k Run/Walk
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Celebrate Juneteenth freedom and resilience with a 5K run/walk that directly supports college scholarships for DMV students.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseJoin the 3rd Annual You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run/Walk in Alexandria, VA, a powerful community celebration honoring Juneteenth, freedom, and resilience. This event brings together runners, walkers, and families to move with purpose and support the next generation. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or walking in reflection, your participation helps fund the You Matter Scholarship Program, providing educational opportunities for college-bound high school seniors from the DMV area. It's a meaningful way to celebrate and contribute to collective impact.
What to expect
From the organizer
🖤✊🏾 You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5K - Year 3
Run. Walk. Celebrate Freedom. Give Back.
Join us for the 3rd Annual You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5K Walk/Run, a powerful community celebration honoring Juneteenth, freedom, resilience, and collective impact. This event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters from across the DMV to move with purpose and invest in the next generation.
Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking in reflection, or showing up to support a meaningful cause then this race is for YOU.
📍 Event Details
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 8:00am ( Pre-Race 7:15am Warm-up & Program )
Location: Fort Hunt Park - 8999 Fort Hunt Rd Pavilion B ( further down from previous location inside the park )
Host Hotel:
https://book.passkey.com/go/youmatterjuneteenth5k
Hilton Hilton Arlington National Landing - 2399 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA, 22202
🎓 Giving Back to the DMV Community
A portion of the proceeds from this event will directly support the You Matter Scholarship Program.
💜 Scholarships Awarded ( Goal ):
(10) scholarships of $500 each
Awarded to college-bound high school seniors from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area
📝 Scholarship Criteria
Must be a graduating high school senior
Must be accepted to a college beginning Fall 2026
Students will apply by submitting an essay answering:
“What does Juneteenth mean to you, and how has it impacted your life?”
📌 You do NOT have to be present at the race to win.
🔗 Apply for the Scholarship - Applications are open now
👉 Application Link:
https://form.jotform.com/Jamicka_Edwards/youmatterjuneteenth
After-Party
Swag Included