24th ANNUAL NAACP GEORGE V. TANKARD, JR. MEMORIAL 5K Run/Walk AND 1 MILE FUN RUN 2026 — Oak Bluffs, MA

Date
September 19, 2026
Location
Oak Bluffs, MA
Venue
70 Lake Ave
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $20.00
Events
5k Road Race, Kids Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Lace up for a scenic 5K with purpose! Join us for a lively and picturesque 5K road race winding through the charming streets of Oak Bluffs, circling the harbor and East Chop, with sweeping views of Vineyard Sound. It’s more than just a race—it’s a celebration of community, history, and hope. The day kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with a 1-mile Fun Run for kids 12 and under, starting from the Summercamp Hotel, just across from the Oak Bluffs harbor. At 9:30 a.m., the main event—the 5K Run/Walk—begins in scenic Ocean Park, in the heart of Oak Bluffs, guiding participants through a beautiful, USATF-certified course. Prizes will be awarded after the race at Summercamp. Trophies will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, with medals presented to winners in various age categories. This special event supports the Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the NAACP , founded in 1963—the Island’s oldest civil rights organization. Proceeds go directly to the NAACP Scholarship Fund, awarded to Martha’s Vin

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24th ANNUAL NAACP GEORGE V. TANKARD, JR. MEMORIAL 5K Run/Walk AND 1 MILE FUN RUN 2026 — Oak Bluffs, MA takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.

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24th ANNUAL NAACP GEORGE V. TANKARD, JR. MEMORIAL 5K Run/Walk AND 1 MILE FUN RUN 2026 — Oak Bluffs, MA is held at 70 Lake Ave in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.

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