2026 Juneteenth Freedom 5K

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-06-20 in Richmond, KY. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-03-15

Race Overview:

We're ready for 2026! Join us for our 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00am at White Hall State Historic Site.

 

As of December 2025, race proceeds and donations are currently planned to be split between 3 local charities — The Maurice Hibbard Non-Traditional Scholarship, The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, and New Liberty Family Shelter.  Read more about these charities below.  For 2025, we are commemorating the  "Historic Footsteps" of those before us.

 

RACE FEATURES

  • Scenic closed course on paved trails at White Hall Park
  • Commemorative unisex sized performance/tech shirts
  • Social Teams to expand your race experience
  • Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall 
  • Age Category 1st Place M/F Awards
    • 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
  • 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk & Virtual option
  • Music, food trucks, snacks/drinks and fellowship

RACE DAY SCHEDULE (June 28)

  • 6:45AM  Race Day Packet Pickup Until 7:45 a.m.
  • 7:45AM  Welcome & Announcements
  • 8:00AM  RACE START – 5K Run/Walk & Wheelchair Division
  • 8:10AM  1 Mile Family Fun Walk
  • 9:00AM  Awards Ceremony (Top 3 M/F Overall & 1st Place Age Categories)

ADVANCED PACKET PICKUP AT MADISON CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY, RICHMOND

  • Location: MCPL, Room 138, 507 West Main St., Richmond, KY 40475
  • Thursday (6/26), 3:40 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. 
  • Friday (6/27), 3:10 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
    • If unable to pick-up in advance, race day packet pick-up is on Saturday (6:45 – 7:45 a.m.)

5K ROUTE MAP

1 MILE FUN WALK

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