26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles

Premier Health is excited to announce the 26th annual African American Wellness Walk (AAWW)! Continuing with our, “Moving Hearts & Soles” theme, the 5K walk/run will be a hybrid event, with both a virtual and an in-person option. The in-person 5K walk will take place at Island MetroPark (101 East Helena Street, Dayton, OH 45407) on Saturday, Sep.12., with a program at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K walk at 8 a.m. 

Last year’s AAWW had more than 1,900 participants.

The theme of this year's African American Wellness Walk is: "Moving Hearts & Soles".

Registration for the 5K walk is free.

This is a hybrid event. Participants may participate virtually and/or in-person.

In-Person Walk Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

In-Person Walk Time: Gates open at 7:30 AM. The walk begins at 8:00 AM. Full agenda coming soon.

In-Person Walk Location: Island MetroPark, 101 E Helena St, Dayton, OH 45407

Sponsors and Vendors

Please check back for an updated list of sponsors soon!

If you would like to become a sponsor, please email Adrian Taylor ataylor@premierhealth.com

More information to follow regarding the AAWW!!!!!

Join fellow runners on September 12, 2026 for the 26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Dayton.