Fit Melanin Trot: Thanksgiving Edition

Thu Nov 27 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

Melanie Jan LaPlant Dressel Park | Tacoma

Free Flo Fit
Publisher/HostFree Flo Fit
Fit Melanin Trot: Thanksgiving Edition
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Join YOUniversal Fitness, BLK Summer Run Club, and Free Flo Fit for a Turkey Day 5k!
About this Event

Start your Thanksgiving Day off with a 5k led by some of your favorite Black-owned, Tacoma-based fitness organizations: , , and !

Join us on Thursday, November 27th for a 5k (3.1-mile) run or walk along the beautiful waterfront at Melanie's Park in Tacoma. Dance to beats by DJ Mike Ford, warm up with Free Flo Fit, move with BLK Summer Run Club, and recover with YOUniversal Fitness. This is a FREE event welcome to everyone: all ages, fitness levels, and cultural backgrounds!

About the trail: Expect a mostly-flat trail with slightly sloped or inclined areas. This trail is suitable for running or walking and accessible for all (follow this link and scroll down to 'Accessibility Information' to learn more).

What to bring: Your community (all family, friends, kids, dogs, neighbors welcome!), water, and sweat towel. In case of rain or sun, sunglasses and an outer shell are also recommended.

*Please note RSVPing to this event through Eventbrite is required for participation. Check in begins at 9AM with the event starting at 9:30AM.

See you there!


Agenda

?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Check In

Info: Please note RSVP is required to participate (liability waiver is part of the RSVP). Please RSVP through Eventbrite prior to arrival and have your confirmation ready to show at the check in station. Warm up will begin promptly at 9:30AM.


?: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Warm Up
Host: Free Flo Fit

Info: Warm up with a pre stretch with Free Flo Fit.


?: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Run/Walk: 3.1 Miles
Host: BLK Summer Run Club

Info: We'll run (or walk) along the waterfront trail of Melanie's Park. This is a "out and back" route, meaning we will reach a certain turn around point and then run/walk back towards the starting point. The route will be outlined for you prior to the run start and can be done at any pace.


?: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Recover
Host: YOUniversal Fitness

Info: Cool down with stretches led by YOUniversal Fitness.


?: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Light Refreshments

Info: Stay for light refreshments after the 5k and groove to beats by DJ Mike Ford. Don't forget to bring your own water bottle for the run/walk!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Melanie Jan LaPlant Dressel Park, 1147 Dock Street, Tacoma, United States

Tickets

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