26TH Annual
26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles
26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Englewood, OH.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (11 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
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 Jake Grossnickle Memorial Park (Behind Miami Valley Hospital North) (137 Heathcliff Rd, Englewood, OH 45322) on Sunday, Oct.4., with a program at 2:30 p.m., followed by the 5K walk at 3 p.m.
Last year’s AAWW had more than 1,900 participants.
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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: Sunday, October 4, 2026
In-Person Walk Time: Gates open at 2:30 PM. The walk begins at 3:00 PM. Full agenda coming soon.
In-Person Walk Location: Jake Grossnickle Memorial Park, 137 Heathcliff Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
Events
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
72°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd.
About Englewood, OH
Population
13,388
as of 2023
City Elevation
968 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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11
Days to train
- Race
- 26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles
Oct 4, 2026