The Heritage Walk/5K Race 2024

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Heritage 5K

RACE

Held for the 5th year, the Heritage Race 5K race course takes runners down Brunswick's most historic African-American corridor and past some of Brunswick’s most historic neighborhoods, offering participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant history. 5K Race starts in front of the BAACC building at 1621 Albany Street at 9:00 a.m. The event will be followed by a family-friendly festival featuring community vendors, food, drinks, children’s activities, and entertainment.

As an added bonus, the Annual MLK Day Parade will be traveling down G Street and making a turn on Albany (not on the race route). Participants can watch the parade go by, providing a fantastic opportunity to pay homage to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

This is a great opportunity to achieve a 5K personal record (PR) with its flat, long, straight stretches. The route follows an out-and-back path along Albany to 4th Street.

Guided Historic WALK

Participants take a guided walk down historic Albany Street, which has been the heartbeat of African-American history since after the Civil War. Walkers are transported back in time and can connect with the rich heritage and stories as they pass landmarks, historic homes, and sites. Historic Walk starts in front of the BAACC building at 1621 Albany Street at 9:15 a.m.

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up/Pasta Dinner: Saturday, January 13, 2024 - 3:00 - 6:00pm - 1621 Albany St - pasta dinner $10 for Registered Runners

Registration

Online registration is open until midnight on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. In-person registration is available during packet pick-up. All runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs before race day. Participants who can't pick up their race numbers may have a third party pick them up.

Proceeds benefit the Brunswick African American Cultural Center (BAACC)