Kwanzaa 5K Run & Walk - Chesapeake
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Kwanzaa 5K Run & Walk : Chesapeake
The Kwanzaa 5K Run & Walk in Chesapeake is a community event held on December 26, 2026 at Oak Grove Lake Park, Chesapeake, VA. The event includes an in person 5K and a virtual 5K option and takes place near 409 Byron St, Chesapeake 23320.
The event highlights the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith. Organized by Harambe Inc., a federally recognized nonprofit organization, the event is described as family friendly and oriented toward community, culture, and wellness.
Registered participants receive a custom Kwanzaa 5K T-shirt and a commemorative finisher medal. Proceeds support the Harambe Creative Futures Scholarship, a program that aims to make arts education accessible to children and teenagers regardless of family financial circumstances.
Registration details listed for each option include opening and closing dates and the registration fees:
- 3.1 Miles in person at Oak Grove Lake Park
- 3.1 Miles virtual option
Fees and registration windows differ between the in person and virtual options. The in person registration fee is $35.00 and the virtual registration fee is $40.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
