Mamatoto Village Black Maternal Health Week 5K Walk

Walk With Us for Black Maternal Health

Black Maternal Health Week begins with action — and on April 11th, we’re taking that action together. This 5K is more than a walk. It’s a celebration of community, movement, and collective commitment to ensuring Black women, birthing people, and their families are seen, heard, and supported before, during, and after pregnancy. When you walk with us, you help expand access to culturally responsive care that improves birth outcomes and advances reproductive justice in our community. Your participation helps support:

• Doula services for families
• Childbirth education classes
• Lactation support
• Workforce development for community birthworkers
• Wraparound care that protects the health of both parent and baby

Every step brings visibility. Every registration expands access. Every dollar raised helps build a future where Black mothers and families thrive. Join us. Walk with purpose. Walk for safe births. Walk for Black maternal health.

REGISTRATION FEES

Early-Bird Registration (Including fees and ends March 15, 2026, 11:59PM)
$32.80 - Adults
$27.50 - Youth and Student
Free - Children 7 and below

Regular Registration (Including fees and ends April 2, 2026, 11:59 PM)
$44.40 - Adults
$27.50 - Youth and Student
Free - Children 7 and below

Late Registration (Including fees and ends April 11, 2026, 7:00 AM)
$54 - Adults
$27.50 - Youth and Student
Free - Children 7 and below

*T-shirt availability is not guaranteed for late registration.

PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pick-up is where you will receive your Mamatoto Village swag which includes the following: Official race t-shirt, bib number, timing chip, and MV swag bag. Please bring a copy of your registration. If you can, we strongly encourage you to pick up your packets at the EARLY PACKET PICKUP. Not able to pick up your packet yourself? You can have someone pick them up for you if you are unavailable. Simply forward a copy of your registration confirmation and have them bring it. You can pick up your packet on race day at the National Harbor under the Capitol Canopy from 7:00-8:00AM — make sure you get there early, we anticipate long lines.

EARLY PACKET PICKUP

We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet early to avoid any long lines on the 5K Walk Day. Packets can be collected at the Mamatoto Village office- 4315 Sheriff Road NE Washington, DC 20019. Please contact us at [email protected] to arrange your pick-up date and time. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Thursday, April 9, 2026

WALK DAY SCHEDULE - April 11, 2026

• 7:00AM – 8:00AM -- Late Registration & Late Packet Pickup
• 7:00AM – Vendor Expo Opens
• 8:00AM – Opening Ceremony
• 8:45AM – Warm-up
• 9:00AM – Walkers Start
• 11:30AM – Awards/Closing Ceremonies

* Schedule subject to change. The event will take place rain or shine.

All Participants Will Receive:

• Entry to 5K
• MV Swag Bag
• 5K Bib
• Chip Timing
• Event photos
• Snacks
• Water (Locations: kick-off/exhibit area, along the 5K walk route, finish line)

AWARDS

Awards will be given to the Top 3 finalists! All 5K finishers will receive an official ‘Mamatoto Village’ medal to commemorate their wonderful achievement. You will be handed your medal after crossing the finish line.

DIRECTIONS, PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

DIRECTIONS

National Harbor’s convenient location makes it easy to get there from anywhere in the surrounding area. The destination is directly accessible via the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the Capital Beltway (I-495), I-95, and I-295.

PARKING

Opening Ceremonies will be held on The Plaza. The closest parking garage to the Opening Ceremonies is the Mariner Garage (parking garage fees apply) located at Waterfront Street & Mariner Passage. Click here for parking hours and rates.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Those who prefer public transit will find it’s incredibly easy to make it to the National Harbor from both Maryland and Virginia. Accessed from: WMATA NH1 Line WMATA NH2 Line Click here for more information.

ABOUT MAMATOTO VILLAGE

Founded in 2013, Mamatoto Village is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to serving Black women through the creation of career pathways in maternal health; and providing accessible perinatal support services designed to equip women with the necessary tools to make the most informed decisions in their maternity care, parenting, and lives. We are committed to ensuring our vision of Healthy Mamas. Healthy Babies. Healthy Communities.