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Fit, Black, and Educated, Inc.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION VIRTUAL 5K
RUN IT - WALK IT - ROLL IT
On Saturday, June 17th, 2023, join Fit, Black, and Educated, Inc. for our annual Juneteenth Celebration Virtual 5k run/walk/bike. This event commemorates June 19th, 1865, the date when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, which informed the people of Texas that all enslaved people were now free. This announcement came nearly two and half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. General Granger's reading of effectively marked the end of chattel slavery in the United States. Join us from wherever you are to celebrate a new beginning and reflect on this historic day.
GET ACTIVE! CELEBRATE!
REGISTRATION: $25.00
Your registration includes:
- Finisher's Medal
- Race bib
- Goodie bag
- Posted results showing all participants
- Free shipping (USA orders only)
Register by May 30th to receive your medal and bib before June 17th.
TO JOIN:
- Register for the Run/Walk 5k
- Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) run or walk any time between June 17, 2023 - Aug. 19, 2023. Grab your friends and family and form a group/team to run together!
- Send us your results on our online form (your confirmation email will include instructions)
- Post your pics on our Facebook page (optional)
- Form a team in your city and meet-up to run/walk/bike together
Become an ambassador and form a meet-up in your city! Contact: info@fitblackandeducated.org
TRACKING YOUR RUN/WALK: Participants may track their distance using any Global Positioning System (GPS) fitness device (FitBit, Garmin Vivoactive, Apple Watch, etc.) or phone app (Strava, Map My Run, etc.).
RESULTS: After registering, results can be submitted through your RunSignUp registration profile by clicking on "Submit Virtual Results".
SHIPPING: Shipping begins June 5th and is free for all USA orders. We are currently not accepting international participants due to high shipping costs and wait times.
*Participants have until August 19th, 2023 to complete the race.
Please FOLLOW us on Instagram (@wearerunseries @fitblackandeducated @juneteenthcelebration5k) and LIKE us on Facebook (@fitblackandeducated). Make sure to use #FBEJuneteenth5k and tag us in your photos! To be featured on our social media pages and inspire other runners around the globe, email us 1-2 photos of your run/walk with a quick blurb about your virtual race experience.
Proceeds from registration will directly support Fit, Black, and Educated, Inc. (FBE) to become a 501c3, operating expenses, and programming focused on physical fitness, health and wellness, financial literacy, civic engagement, and Black history for military and civilian families in the San Diego community. For more information about Fit, Black, and Educated, Inc., please visit www.fitblackandeducated.org. *Donations are not tax exempt.*
Thank you!
Finisher's Medal
Become a Sponsor
Join us in celebrating Juneteenth and supporting our community by becoming a sponsor for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Virtual 5K. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, as participants from across the country come together to honor the rich history and culture of Black Americans.
As a sponsor, your brand will be prominently featured on our website and social media channels, reaching a diverse audience of runners and supporters. You'll also have the satisfaction of knowing that your contribution is helping to fund important initiatives in our community, including scholarships for local students and programs that promote health and wellness.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and showcase your commitment to diversity and inclusion. Sign up to become a sponsor today and be a part of something truly special.
Contact: info@fitblackandeducated.org
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