Kwanzaa 5k Run & Walk
About this race
Celebrating Unity, Culture, Community & Wellness
Join Harambe Inc. for the Kwanzaa 5K Walk & Run, a community celebration bringing people together through fitness, culture, and the spirit of unity!
Held on the first day of Kwanzaa, this family-friendly event celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.
Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, or participating in your first 5K, everyone is welcome!
All registered participants will receive a custom Kwanzaa 5K T-shirt and a commemorative finisher medal!
Running for a Cause
Proceeds from the Kwanzaa 5K will support the Harambe Creative Futures Scholarship, a program dedicated to making arts education accessible to children and teenagers, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.
Through this initiative, Harambe Inc. aims to help young people explore their creativity, develop their talents, and access opportunities in the arts.
Event Highlights
- 5K run and walk for all fitness levels
- Custom Kwanzaa 5K T-shirt
- Custom commemorative finisher medal
- Celebration of Kwanzaa's seven principles
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Supporting arts education for local youth
Date: Saturday, December 26, 2026
Location: Oak Grove Lake Park, Chesapeake VA
Come run, walk, and celebrate the spirit of Umoja (Unity) while helping create brighter futures for young artists!
Organized by Harambe Inc., a federally recognized nonprofit organization.
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Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Chesapeake yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 4:55 PM local time (EST) in Chesapeake on December 26, 2026 — 9h 39m of daylight.
Course
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