Oakwood University 5K

Race distances: 3.1 Miles. Capital Sprints presents the Oakwood University 5K, Sponsored by the Oakwood University Class of 1997 Join alumni, friends, and supporters of Oakwood University for the Oakwood University 5K, a celebration of health, heritage, and purpose. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Washington, DC’s iconic Hains Point, this fast, flat, and scenic out-and-back course offers stunning views of the Potomac River and is perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. Founded in 1896 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to educate newly freed African Americans in the South, Oakwood University has long stood