Juneteenth 2.5 Mile Run
- Date Fri 19th June 2026
- Time 5:30PM EDT
- Location Toledo, Ohio
- Price Free - $13.72
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Juneteenth 2.5 Mile Run on Friday, June 19th, 2026, at the scenic Glass City Metropark in Toledo, Lucas. This exciting event celebrates the historic significance of Juneteenth with a fun-filled 2.5-mile run, inviting participants of all ages to honor freedom and community spirit. The kids can also join in on the action with a free 1K run starting at 5:30 PM, followed by the main 2.5-mile event kicking off at 6:19 PM.
This year, participants can enjoy a low registration fee of just $12 for the 2.5-mile run, with a special $2 discount for TRRC members. Plus, an optional event shirt can be purchased for $15 each. Don’t miss the early packet pick-up on Thursday, June 18th, from 4 PM to 6 PM at Second Sole in Perrysburg, or grab your race packet on-site starting at 4:40 PM on race day. Celebrate this significant day with us while enjoying a range of family-friendly activities throughout the event. Everyone, including children and families of all abilities, is encouraged to participate in this meaningful celebration
This year, participants can enjoy a low registration fee of just $12 for the 2.5-mile run, with a special $2 discount for TRRC members. Plus, an optional event shirt can be purchased for $15 each. Don’t miss the early packet pick-up on Thursday, June 18th, from 4 PM to 6 PM at Second Sole in Perrysburg, or grab your race packet on-site starting at 4:40 PM on race day. Celebrate this significant day with us while enjoying a range of family-friendly activities throughout the event. Everyone, including children and families of all abilities, is encouraged to participate in this meaningful celebration
Organiser's Description
COME JOIN US TO CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH WITH A FUN 2.5 MILE RUN. BRING THE KIDS FOR A FREE 1K RUN AS WELL.
THE KIDS 1K STARTS AT 5:30 PM. THE 2.5 MILE STARTS AT 6:19 PM
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR: GLASS CITY METROPARK
COST: 2.5 MILE - $12, TRRC MEMBERS GET A $2.00 DISCOUNT TAKEN AT CHECKOUT.
KIDS - 1K FREE!
OPTIONAL SHIRT CAN BE ADDED FOR $15 EACH.
Early Packet pick up: day, Thursday, June 18th, 2026 from 4pm - 6pm at Second Sole in Perrysburg.
Race day packet pick up starts at 4:40 pm at Glass City Metropark,..
Join us for an opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth with 2.5-mile run/ walk and Kids 1K. The event takes place amidst multiple family friendly Juneteenth activities throughout the day. Juneteenth has been celebrated since June 19, 1865, when federal troops were sent to Galveston, Texas to deliver Order No. 3 (the news of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation) to the enslaved people of Texas, 2 1/2 years after its signing.
Juneteenth became a Federally recognized holiday in 2021, thanks largely due to the efforts of a retired teacher, principal, and grandmother who walked 2.5 miles through multiple cities until she arrived in Washington DC. Texas native, Opal Lee was in her late 80s when she began her 2.5 walking campaign. Opal Lee is known as the lady in tennis shoes and as the grandmother of Juneteenth.
Children and families of all abilities are welcome and encouraged.
THE KIDS 1K STARTS AT 5:30 PM. THE 2.5 MILE STARTS AT 6:19 PM
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR: GLASS CITY METROPARK
COST: 2.5 MILE - $12, TRRC MEMBERS GET A $2.00 DISCOUNT TAKEN AT CHECKOUT.
KIDS - 1K FREE!
OPTIONAL SHIRT CAN BE ADDED FOR $15 EACH.
Early Packet pick up: day, Thursday, June 18th, 2026 from 4pm - 6pm at Second Sole in Perrysburg.
Race day packet pick up starts at 4:40 pm at Glass City Metropark,..
Join us for an opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth with 2.5-mile run/ walk and Kids 1K. The event takes place amidst multiple family friendly Juneteenth activities throughout the day. Juneteenth has been celebrated since June 19, 1865, when federal troops were sent to Galveston, Texas to deliver Order No. 3 (the news of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation) to the enslaved people of Texas, 2 1/2 years after its signing.
Juneteenth became a Federally recognized holiday in 2021, thanks largely due to the efforts of a retired teacher, principal, and grandmother who walked 2.5 miles through multiple cities until she arrived in Washington DC. Texas native, Opal Lee was in her late 80s when she began her 2.5 walking campaign. Opal Lee is known as the lady in tennis shoes and as the grandmother of Juneteenth.
Children and families of all abilities are welcome and encouraged.
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Glass City Metropark, 983 Front St, Toledo, 43605, OH, United States
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