2nd Annual You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k Run/Walk

8999 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria VA

Thursday, June 19th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

Thursday, June 19, 2025 - You must register to receive a shirt, bib, and medal.

Start Time: 8:00am - runners/walkers must be able to complete 3.1 miles in 1.5 hours
Post Race Awards: 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: Fort Hunt Park - Pavilion A, 8999 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA
Parking: When the parking lot is full, you will need to walk a quarter of a mile to the next parking lot.

🎯 The Mission

To celebrate FREEDOM and inspire a community of people to recognize that they have purpose. To bring a community together to walk/run in harmony encouraging one another along the way. To help everyone realize that YOU MATTER to more people than you'll ever know and that a smile, encouraging word, and a high five can go a long way.

🔈 The Message

We want to spread the message… “You are Essential. You are Important. You are Unique. And YOU MATTER!”

🏅 The Movement

Come join Jamicka Edwards, Army veteran, motivational speaker, and author of “You Matter” as we create a MOVEMENT in Northern Virginia.

Meet us at the Fort Hunt Park for the 2nd You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5k on Thursday, June 19th!!!!

Packet Pick-up: 6:30am - 7:45am at the covered area at Pavilion A
Opening Ceremony: 7:45am
Event Start: 8:00am - Promptly - Event begins with runners to the front and walkers toward the middle/back. Participants must be off the course by 9:30am
Post Race Brunch: Served between 10:00am-10:15am - Nando's Peri Peri Chicken with an array of treats.

📍 The Location

Run, walk, or stroll around the beautiful Fort Hunt Park located in Alexandria, VA. The 5k route includes 3 loops around the circumference of the park. We will walk/jog/run rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

📝 The Registration

Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, June 19, 2025 - 4:00 pm- 7:00pm at the Host Hotel - Hilton Arlington National Landing
Race Day Packet Pick-up: Thursday, June 19th at 6:30am-7:30am at Fort Hunt Park under Pavilion B
Social Media: Be sure to post pictures using our hashtags.

⭐️ Refunds

Due to event costs invested prior to the race, entry fees will not be refunded. If you are unable to participate, you may transfer your bib to a family member or friend by contacting us via email.

💖 The Causes

A portion of the proceeds for this event will benefit the "You Matter" scholarship, awarding $500 to (10) high school students from the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area.

Eligibility: High school seniors accepted to college starting in Fall 2025
Application: Essay on what Juneteenth means to you
Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2025
Link to Apply: Scholarship Application

🏆 The Prizes

Raffles: There will be raffles and giveaways from our sponsors!
Recognition: Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female will receive recognition in the 5K
Hotel Discounts: Discounts available for race participants, family, and friends.