26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles

Dayton, OH

Premier Health is excited to announce the 26th annual African American Wellness Walk (AAWW)! Continuing with our, “Moving Hearts & Soles” theme, the 5K walk/run will be a hybrid event, with both a virtual and an in-person option. The in-person 5K walk will take place at Island MetroPark (101 East Helena Street, Dayton, OH 45407) on Saturday, Sep.12., with a program at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K walk at 8 a.m. Last year’s AAWW had more than 1,900 participants. The theme of this year's African American Wellness Walk is: "Moving Hearts & Soles". Registration for the 5K walk is free. This is a hybrid event. Participants may participate virtually and/or in-person. In-Person Walk Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 In-Person Walk Time: Gates open at 7:30 AM. The walk begins at 8:00 AM. Full agenda coming soon. In-Person Walk Location: Island MetroPark, 101 E Helena St, Dayton, OH 45407