Events
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Walk
Place
1000 Cunningham Dr, Danville, KY 40422
Danville, KY US 40422
Description
Join us for our 3rd Annual Black History Month 5K in historic Danville, Kentucky!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 AT 10AM (MILLENNIUM PARK IN DANVILLE)
February marks a special month for Black communities around the world - it is Black History Month! As part of acknowledging and celebrating black history, Danville, Kentucky is hosting the 2nd Annual Black History Month 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk, organized by the Weathers Family Foundation! What better way to commemorate significant contributions throughout American history, by Black Americans, than by joining together in support of the cultural celebration?
This race is open to ALL races, ethnicities, and age-groups. This will be a great opportunity for participants to set and reach their fitness goals – whether it's to run the entire distance or just get out there and enjoy the walk. Whether you choose to take the 5K challenge or opt for the 1 mile walk, taking part in this Black History Month celebration is sure to be an inspiring experience!
RACE FEATURES:
- NEW FOR 2025 -- FINISHER'S MEDALS!
- Closed course on paved trails at scenic Millennium Park
- Commemorative finishers medal
- Commemorative race T-shirts (while supplies last)
- 5K run/walk or 1 Mile (untimed) fun walk options
- Free race photos
- Overall Awards (Top 3 M/F)
- Post race music, food/drink and fellowship
PACKET PICKUP --- Friday February 21st, 3-6pm Millennium Park, and race morning PPU from 9-10am at Millennium Park.
Proceeds from this event will go to the Agape House. The Agape House was founded in 2007 by Joseph Payne and Stephanie Caldwell. It is a non-profit organization that assist pregnant women and their families by offering prenatal and child development classes. Last year we donated $2,000 to The Agape House as proceeds from the race.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Swag ---- Long Sleeved Performance T-Shirts
Get one while they last!
Our race shirt is a silver, long sleeved performance T-shirt with race logo on the front and our generous sponsor logos on the back.
Shirts are sized (unisex) from S, M, L, XL, 2XL & 3XL.
5K Route Map
The entire 5K (3.1 mile) route is on paved trail or road surfaces. We'll start and finish from the same location near the pavilion in the center of the park. There will be at least 1 water/hydration stop on the course serving water in 5 oz. cups.
Millennium Park Danville KY
Overall Top 3 Awards
We will present awards for the Overall Top 3 M/F finishers.
