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 26th for a 5k (3.1-mile) walk or run along the beautiful waterfront at Melanie's Park in Tacoma. (DJ, warm up, walk or run, recovery.) This is a FREE event welcome to all ages and fitness levels!
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). Check out this event's images (above) to see a screenshot of the route.
About parking: Please park at the Fish Peddler Restaurant-
1199 Dock St
Tacoma, WA 98402
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
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 post-5k light refreshments and beats by DJ Mike Ford. Don't forget to bring your own water bottle for the run/walk!
Event venue & nearby stays
Melanie Jan LaPlant Dressel Park, 1147 Dock Street, Tacoma, United States
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