Highlight – Year 8 of The Race brought thousands of runners, walkers, and wellness lovers to Atlanta’s West End and East Point communities for what has become the biggest Black running event in the nation—a weekend celebrating endurance, culture, and on grounds of IMPACT Church that encourage faith-fueled wellness.
Context – Hosted on the grounds of IMPACT Church in East Point, Georgia, The Race 2025 kicked off with an energy that felt both joyful and sacred. The event featured a Half Marathon, 5K, and virtual race options, along with an expo and festival celebrating fitness, faith, and community investment. Proudly rooted in purpose since 2018, The Race continues to merge Black excellence with wellness, economic empowerment, and collective uplift—proving that we run stronger together.
- Tips/Key Take-A-Ways
- Faith Is Fuel – Whether it’s a marathon, a workday, or a season of life, endurance isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual. As IMPACT Church and their powerful signage reminded us, connecting faith and wellness keeps the temple strong.
- Representation Heals– Sika Henry’s story proves that visibility changes possibilities. Representation isn’t vanity—it’s vision, showing our sons and daughters what’s possible through perseverance.
- Community Is Medicine – The Race is proof that joy, movement, and togetherness restore what the world depletes. When we come together to run, laugh, dance, and give back, we heal on every level.
