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3rd Annual You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k Run/Walk

Date:
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
8999 Fort Hunt Road Pavilion B
Fairfax County, Virginia
22308
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

🖤✊🏾 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

Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 11:59 pm ( EST)

Recipients Notified: Monday, June 15, 2026 (via email)

Public Announcement: June 19, 2026 at the race

Winners are encouraged to attend the race celebration, but attendance is not required.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

Top 3 Male Finishers

Top 3 Female Finishers

Recognition will be given during the post-race program

🎁 Raffles & Giveaways

Stick around for exciting raffles and giveaways, generously donated by our amazing community partners and sponsors!

📲 Stay Connected for the latest updates

Instagram: @youmatterjuneteenth5k

When posting, please use:

#JuneteenthFreedom5K

#YouMatterJuneteenth5K

#YouMatterMovement

💛 Thank You

THANK YOU for believing in this mission and for your continued support.

Because of you, we are creating access, opportunity, and impact one step at a time.

You Matter.

📧 Race Contact Info: [email protected] - or

If you have questions about the race, scholarships, or sponsorship opportunities, please click the Contact the Race Director button below.

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