26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 26th Annual African American Wellness Walk (Virtual) · 26th Annual African American Wellness Walk
From the Organizer
Premier Health is excited to announce the 26th annual African American Wellness Walk (AAWW)! Continuing with our, “Moving Hearts & Soles” theme, the 5K walk/run will be a hybrid event, with both a virtual and an in-person option. The in-person 5K walk will take place at Island MetroPark (101 East Helena Street, Dayton, OH 45407) on Saturday, Sep.12., with a program at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K walk at 8 a.m.
Last year’s AAWW had more than 1,900 participants.
The theme of this year's African American Wellness Walk is: "Moving Hearts & Soles".
Registration for the 5K walk is free.
This is a hybrid event. Participants may participate virtually and/or in-person.
In-Person Walk Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
In-Person Walk Time: Gates open at 7:30 AM. The walk begins at 8:00 AM. Full agenda coming soon.
In-Person Walk Location: Island MetroPark, 101 E Helena St, Dayton, OH 45407
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dayton, OH
Population
136,741
as of 2023
Elevation
744 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- 26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles?
- 26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles is a running race held in Dayton, Ohio on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio at Island MetroPark, 101 E Helena St, Dayton, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles
Sep 12, 2026