26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles
About this race
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 August 20, 2021 for the 26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles. It's a fantastic 15K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Dayton.
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VIRTUAL WALK/RUN EVENT ONLY
VIRTUAL WALK/RUN EVENT ONLY
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About Dayton
26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles takes place in Dayton, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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