Irondequoit Juneteenth 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Rochester, New York
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Irondequoit Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in beautiful Rochester, Monroe. This uplifting event celebrates Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history marking the end of slavery, and is the perfect opportunity to honor the legacy of freedom while promoting community spirit. Participants of all ages are invited to take part in this 5K race, with registration fees directly supporting scholarships for college-bound Black and Brown students from Irondequoit and Eastridge High Schools.
Race day festivities kick off at St. Josaphats Church, where registration and packet pickup begin at 7:15 AM, leading up to the race start at 8:30 AM. Early packet pickup is also available on June 19th at Salvatores Pizzeria. After crossing the finish line, celebrate with us at the post-race gathering featuring music, refreshments, and an awards ceremony recognizing top finishers in various age groups. With ample free parking and an engaging atmosphere, the Irondequoit Juneteenth 5K is not just a race—it's a celebration of community, culture, and achievement!
Race day festivities kick off at St. Josaphats Church, where registration and packet pickup begin at 7:15 AM, leading up to the race start at 8:30 AM. Early packet pickup is also available on June 19th at Salvatores Pizzeria. After crossing the finish line, celebrate with us at the post-race gathering featuring music, refreshments, and an awards ceremony recognizing top finishers in various age groups. With ample free parking and an engaging atmosphere, the Irondequoit Juneteenth 5K is not just a race—it's a celebration of community, culture, and achievement!
Organiser's Description
Please join us on Saturday June 20, 2026 for the Irondequoit Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk!
Juneteenth is a nationally recognized holiday and a celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, on June 19, 1865. General Gordon Granger led 2,000 Union soldiers to Galveston, Texas to ensure the freedom of 250,000-still enslaved. Rochester, NY, home to Frederick Douglass, is the perfect place to host a Juneteenth Run/Walk!
This race is hosted by Irondequoit E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racism And Seeking Equity). Registration fees will go towards our annual scholarships for college-bound Black and Brown students from Irondequoit and Eastridge High Schools.
Online registration will remain open right up until the start of the race or until sold out. Race day registration and packet pickup will take place at St. Josaphats Church from 7:15am right up until the start of the race at 8:30am. Participants who registered by Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30pm are guaranteed to receive a race shirt in their requested size. A small quantity of extra shirts will be ordered and distributed to late registrants on a first-come, first-serve basis until they are gone.
5K Registration: $30 / $35
EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPTION
Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, June 19th from 6-8pm at Salvatores Pizzeria located at 149 E. Ridge Rd.
POST RACE CELEBRATION
Our post race celebration will take place immediately following the race at the church. There will be music, bottled water, light refreshments and the awards ceremony.
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Prizes will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female finishers. Age group awards will be presented to the 1st and 2nd place male and female runner in each of the age groups shown below. All participants will have the option of downloading custom finisher certificates from the event page!
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
PARKING
There will be plenty of free parking in the St. Josaphat's church parking lot. Enter via Stanton Lane.
CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Latanya Morse at (585) 271-0428 or via email at erasenow619@gmail.com.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by race organizers (ex: state of emergency, shelter-in-place, limit on social gatherings, permit issues, etc) we want runners to know up front that we reserve the right to reschedule the event date if needed OR convert this to a virtual event. There will be no refunds.
Juneteenth is a nationally recognized holiday and a celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, on June 19, 1865. General Gordon Granger led 2,000 Union soldiers to Galveston, Texas to ensure the freedom of 250,000-still enslaved. Rochester, NY, home to Frederick Douglass, is the perfect place to host a Juneteenth Run/Walk!
This race is hosted by Irondequoit E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racism And Seeking Equity). Registration fees will go towards our annual scholarships for college-bound Black and Brown students from Irondequoit and Eastridge High Schools.
Online registration will remain open right up until the start of the race or until sold out. Race day registration and packet pickup will take place at St. Josaphats Church from 7:15am right up until the start of the race at 8:30am. Participants who registered by Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30pm are guaranteed to receive a race shirt in their requested size. A small quantity of extra shirts will be ordered and distributed to late registrants on a first-come, first-serve basis until they are gone.
5K Registration: $30 / $35
EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPTION
Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, June 19th from 6-8pm at Salvatores Pizzeria located at 149 E. Ridge Rd.
POST RACE CELEBRATION
Our post race celebration will take place immediately following the race at the church. There will be music, bottled water, light refreshments and the awards ceremony.
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Prizes will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female finishers. Age group awards will be presented to the 1st and 2nd place male and female runner in each of the age groups shown below. All participants will have the option of downloading custom finisher certificates from the event page!
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
PARKING
There will be plenty of free parking in the St. Josaphat's church parking lot. Enter via Stanton Lane.
CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Latanya Morse at (585) 271-0428 or via email at erasenow619@gmail.com.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by race organizers (ex: state of emergency, shelter-in-place, limit on social gatherings, permit issues, etc) we want runners to know up front that we reserve the right to reschedule the event date if needed OR convert this to a virtual event. There will be no refunds.
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Irondequoit Juneteenth 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & 5k Race T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
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