About the Kwanzaa 5k Run & Walk
The Kwanzaa 5K is held at Oak Grove Lake Park and organized by Harambe Inc., a local nonprofit. The race falls on the first day of Kwanzaa and is built around the holiday's seven principles. It draws runners and walkers alike, and the proceeds go toward a scholarship fund that supports arts education for young people who might not otherwise have access to it.
The park setting keeps things manageable, and the event has a genuine cultural focus rather than just a race-day backdrop. Harambe Inc. runs the show, so the connection to the Kwanzaa celebration feels woven in, not tacked on.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles12/26/2026 09:30$35
3.1 Miles12/26/2026 09:30$40
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