Juneteenth 2.5 Mile Run
- Date Thu 19th June 2025
- Time 5:30PM EDT
- Location Toledo, Ohio
- Price Free - $13.72
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for an exciting celebration at the Juneteenth 2.5 Mile Run on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Toledo, Lucas! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all ages to honor the significance of Juneteenth while enjoying a fun-filled atmosphere. The 2.5-mile run kicks off at 6:00 PM, with a special Kids 1K run starting earlier at 5:30 PM, making it a perfect outing for families. This year, the event takes place at the beautiful Glass City Metropark, creating an ideal backdrop for a day of community spirit and fitness.
Registration for the 2.5-mile run is just $12, with a $2 discount for TRRC members, while the Kids 1K is completely free! Participants can also opt for a commemorative shirt for an additional $15. As you lace up your shoes and prepare to run, take a moment to reflect on the historical importance of Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom. Celebrate with us as we honor this significant milestone in history, all while enjoying a lively day filled with family-friendly activities! Don’t miss out on
Registration for the 2.5-mile run is just $12, with a $2 discount for TRRC members, while the Kids 1K is completely free! Participants can also opt for a commemorative shirt for an additional $15. As you lace up your shoes and prepare to run, take a moment to reflect on the historical importance of Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom. Celebrate with us as we honor this significant milestone in history, all while enjoying a lively day filled with family-friendly activities! Don’t miss out on
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 6:00 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.
Packet pick up: TBA
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.
THE KIDS 1K STARTS AT 5:30 PM. THE 2.5 MILE STARTS AT 6:00 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.
Packet pick up: TBA
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.
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