About this Event
What happens when 1,000 people come together in one place, at one time with a shared commitment to healing, community, and love?
Come find out.
The Unity of The 1,000 is a free outdoor community gathering hosted by Golden Army Fitness at the Long Meadow in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York.
This event is for everyone the fathers, the mothers, the elders, the children, the builders, the healers, the entrepreneurs, and the ones who have ever felt alone in their journey.
You are not alone. And on Sunday May 31st, 2026 we prove it together.
π Sunday May 31st 2026 β° 12:00 PM 5:00 PM π The Long Meadow, Prospect Park, Brooklyn NY ποΈ Free Admission All Are Welcome
WHAT TO EXPECT:
π Community connection across cultures and generations ππΎ Outdoor fitness and movement activities led by Golden Army Fitness ποΈ Motivational speakers and community voices π± Legacy Seed exchanges share knowledge, resources, and encouragement πΆ Music, culture, and celebration A safe, inclusive, judgment free space for all
WHO THIS IS FOR:
This gathering is for everybody. No matter your race. No matter your background. No matter your age or where you are starting from today.
Whether you are a father, a sister, an entrepreneur, an elder, or someone who has been building alone you belong here. The Unity of The 1,000 is built on one belief when people come together with purpose, love, and collective focus, real change becomes possible.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION:
We are looking for passionate community members to help make this event a success. As a volunteer you will help with:
Guest welcome and registration
Event setup and breakdown
Community activity coordination
Resource table support
General event assistance
To register as a volunteer please select the Volunteer ticket option below. A member of the Golden Army Fitness team will follow up with details and your specific role closer to the event date.
THE GOLDEN ARMY FITNESS MISSION:
Golden Army Fitness was founded over 15 years ago on a simple but powerful belief we don't punish. We rebuild. Body. Mind. Spirit.
What started as a free community jogging group in 2020 has grown into a holistic wellness movement serving individuals and families across New York City and beyond. The Unity of The 1,000 is the next chapter of that mission.
Featuring community partners supporting this experience, including and more to be announced.
STAY CONNECTED: π² Instagram: @goldenarmyfitness_j π΅ TikTok: @goldenarmyfitness_j πΌ LinkedIn: Jesse Staton
Agenda
π: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Doors Open & Check In Guests arrive and get settled at the Long Meadow
π: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Welcome & Opening Jesse Staton opens the gathering and sets the intention for
π: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Community Movement Outdoor fitness and movement activity led by Golden Army Fi
π: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Community Voices Motivational speakers sharing real stories of healing and gro
π: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Legacy Seed Exchanges Open community tables for sharing knowledge, resources,
π: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Cultural Celebration Music, culture, and community connection
π: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Collective Reflection Guided community reflection and closing declarations
π: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Jesse Staton closes the gathering
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Prospect Park Long Meadow, Long Meadow, Brooklyn, United States
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