2026 Juneteenth Freedom 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Richmond, Kentucky
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate freedom and community at the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the picturesque Richmond, Madison! Kicking off at 8:00 AM at the beautiful White Hall State Historic Site, this vibrant event features a scenic, closed course on paved trails, making it perfect for all fitness levels. Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile fun walk, or even a virtual option, ensuring everyone can be part of this meaningful day.
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race experience complete with commemorative performance tech shirts, but you'll also have the chance to engage with the community through social teams and live music, food trucks, and fellowship. Plus, awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as first place in each age category, from 9 & under to 80+. With all proceeds benefiting local charities, this event is a wonderful opportunity to support great causes while celebrating Juneteenth in style. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race experience complete with commemorative performance tech shirts, but you'll also have the chance to engage with the community through social teams and live music, food trucks, and fellowship. Plus, awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as first place in each age category, from 9 & under to 80+. With all proceeds benefiting local charities, this event is a wonderful opportunity to support great causes while celebrating Juneteenth in style. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
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.
All race proceeds and donations are currently planned to be split between FOUR local charities:
* Telford YMCA Achievers Program
* Maurice Hibbard Non-Traditional Scholarship
* Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery
* New Liberty Family Shelter
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
ESTIMATED RACE DAY SCHEDULE (JUNE 20)
* 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 (TBD) - CHECK BACK IN MAY FOR UPDATES
* FRIDAY (TBD) - CHECK BACK IN MAY FOR UPDATES
* IF UNABLE TO PICK-UP IN ADVANCE, RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP IS ON SATURDAY (6:45 - 7:45 A.M.)
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1739588]
1 MILE FUN WALK [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2287171]
All race proceeds and donations are currently planned to be split between FOUR local charities:
* Telford YMCA Achievers Program
* Maurice Hibbard Non-Traditional Scholarship
* Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery
* New Liberty Family Shelter
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
ESTIMATED RACE DAY SCHEDULE (JUNE 20)
* 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 (TBD) - CHECK BACK IN MAY FOR UPDATES
* FRIDAY (TBD) - CHECK BACK IN MAY FOR UPDATES
* IF UNABLE TO PICK-UP IN ADVANCE, RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP IS ON SATURDAY (6:45 - 7:45 A.M.)
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1739588]
1 MILE FUN WALK [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2287171]
Races
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
A 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk on paved surfaces. Runners and walkers of all abilities welcomed. Awards presented for Top 3 M/F Overall. Race will be manually timed with a gun start. -
1 Mile Family Fun Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:10AM EDT)
$27.50
A fun, untimed 1 mile walk. No awards will be presented for this event. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
$32.80
An opportunity to support our charities and run/walk your own Juneteenth Freedom 5K in your hometown. For your $30 donation we'll mail you your commemorative race shirt.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
White Hall State Historic Site, 500 White Hall Shrine Road, Richmond, 40475, KY, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
2026 Juneteenth Freedom 5K
