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Black Men's Wellness Day 5k Running Race - Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio, United States

calendar_today 08 Aug, 2026

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About the Event

Since 2004, the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) has been dedicated to reducing health disparities and combating chronic diseases and premature death among Black men. Each year, we provide over 10,000 free health screenings and offer innovative health education programs. Our reach spans more than 20 U.S. cities, where we engage Black men through grassroots strategies that help us connect with those who might not typically participate in health initiatives.

By actively involving the Black community in our prevention programs and health awareness campaigns, AAMWA has taken a leading role in improving the health and well-being of Black men and their families. Our core message is simple: know your numbers, see your doctor regularly, and stay active.

Recognizing that wellness is a holistic issue, we have expanded our focus to address not just physical health, but also fatherhood, financial wellness, mental health, mentorship, women’s health, and research projects. These are now core areas of our work, reflecting our commitment to supporting every aspect of the Black male experience.

We are proud to be the #1 organization supporting African American Men and Their Families.

Races Offered

5K Run (RUN ONLY)

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Columbus.

thermostat Temperature

17.6° / 28.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.1° / 28.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 30m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:44

nightlight Sunset

20:25

About Columbus

Learn more about the host city, Columbus.

Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers. It also ranked number 1 on About.com's list of the United States' Most Underrated Gay Cities.