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
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Juneteenth 2.5 Mile Run on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the beautiful Glass City Metropark in Toledo, Lucas! This vibrant event celebrates the historic significance of Juneteenth while promoting health and community spirit. The 2.5-mile run kicks off at 6:19 PM, after a fun-filled free 1K run for kids that starts at 5:30 PM. Bring the whole family out for a day of fitness and celebration, with activities that honor the legacy of Juneteenth and its importance in American history.
Participation is affordable, with the 2.5-mile run costing just $12, and TRRC members receiving a $2 discount. Kids can join the excitement with the 1K run at no cost! Don’t forget to grab an optional event shirt for just $15. Early packet pick-up is available on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 4 PM to 6 PM at Second Sole in Perrysburg, with race day packet pick-up starting at 4:40 PM at Glass City Metropark. Join us in celebrating freedom, community, and fitness on this special day!
Participation is affordable, with the 2.5-mile run costing just $12, and TRRC members receiving a $2 discount. Kids can join the excitement with the 1K run at no cost! Don’t forget to grab an optional event shirt for just $15. Early packet pick-up is available on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 4 PM to 6 PM at Second Sole in Perrysburg, with race day packet pick-up starting at 4:40 PM at Glass City Metropark. Join us in celebrating freedom, community, and fitness on this special day!
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: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 from 4pm - 6pm at Second Sole in Perrysburg.
Race day packet pick up starts at 4:40 pm at Glass City Metropark, near the pavilion.
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. Also consider joining us at our next events. [https://www.toledoroadrunners.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=221]
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: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 from 4pm - 6pm at Second Sole in Perrysburg.
Race day packet pick up starts at 4:40 pm at Glass City Metropark, near the pavilion.
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. Also consider joining us at our next events. [https://www.toledoroadrunners.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=221]
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