Juneteenth 5K - Family Rooted in Tradition 2026
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Killeen, Texas
- Price $44.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Juneteenth 5K - Family Rooted in Tradition on Saturday, June 27, 2026! This uplifting event celebrates freedom, resilience, and community, bringing together families and friends in a spirited atmosphere. The 6th Annual Cen-Tex Juneteenth Freedom Run 5K is more than just a race; it’s a movement dedicated to honoring the generations that paved the way for opportunity while supporting local Black-owned businesses through the Juneteenth Relief Grant.
Participants will enjoy a fun-filled day that kicks off with the 5K run/walk, where the first 200 registrants will receive an exclusive event T-shirt. After crossing the finish line, stick around for medal presentations, exciting family activities, local vendors, food trucks, and live performances at the Juneteenth Festival. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community, uplift local entrepreneurs, and celebrate our shared heritage. Bring your loved ones and be part of this meaningful event that promotes unity and progress in Central Texas!
Participants will enjoy a fun-filled day that kicks off with the 5K run/walk, where the first 200 registrants will receive an exclusive event T-shirt. After crossing the finish line, stick around for medal presentations, exciting family activities, local vendors, food trucks, and live performances at the Juneteenth Festival. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community, uplift local entrepreneurs, and celebrate our shared heritage. Bring your loved ones and be part of this meaningful event that promotes unity and progress in Central Texas!
Organiser's Description
Where Family, Freedom, and Community Come Together
Celebrate Juneteenth at the 6TH ANNUAL CEN-TEX JUNETEENTH FREEDOM RUN 5K, hosted by the INNOVATION BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. This years theme, Family Rooted in Tradition, honors the generations who paved the way for opportunity while bringing todays families and communities together in celebration of freedom, resilience, and progress.
This annual race is more than a run. It is a community movement.
Proceeds from the race support the JUNETEENTH RELIEF GRANT, a program that provides financial assistance to Black-owned businesses across Central Texas. This grant initiative was created to help strengthen local entrepreneurship and support business owners facing financial challenges.
Grant applications are submitted by local business owners and reviewed by a COMMUNITY SELECTION COMMITTEE, which determines which businesses will receive funding made possible through the support of runners, walkers, sponsors, and community partners.
Your participation directly contributes to empowering local businesses and building stronger economic opportunities within our community.
Your registration as a runner or walker includes:
Official 2026 CEN-TEX JUNETEENTH FAMILY ROOTED IN TRADITION 5K T-SHIRT (for the first 200 participants)
FINISHERS TOWEL
SWAG BAG from community partners
Participants are encouraged to stay after the race for MEDAL PRESENTATIONS and continue the celebration at the JUNETEENTH FESTIVAl, which will begin shortly after the race concludes.
The festival will feature:
Local Vendors
Food Trucks
Family Activities and Games
Live Performances
Community Celebrations
Presentation of the JUNETEENTH RELIEF GRANTS made possible through this race
The CEN-TEX JUNETEENTH FAMILY ROOTED IN TRADITION 5K is also part of the CEN-TEX RACE SERIES, bringing together runners from across the region for a meaningful and memorable experience.
Bring your family.
Bring your friends.
Help us celebrate freedom, tradition, and community impact.
Together, we run. Together, we uplift our community.
Celebrate Juneteenth at the 6TH ANNUAL CEN-TEX JUNETEENTH FREEDOM RUN 5K, hosted by the INNOVATION BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. This years theme, Family Rooted in Tradition, honors the generations who paved the way for opportunity while bringing todays families and communities together in celebration of freedom, resilience, and progress.
This annual race is more than a run. It is a community movement.
Proceeds from the race support the JUNETEENTH RELIEF GRANT, a program that provides financial assistance to Black-owned businesses across Central Texas. This grant initiative was created to help strengthen local entrepreneurship and support business owners facing financial challenges.
Grant applications are submitted by local business owners and reviewed by a COMMUNITY SELECTION COMMITTEE, which determines which businesses will receive funding made possible through the support of runners, walkers, sponsors, and community partners.
Your participation directly contributes to empowering local businesses and building stronger economic opportunities within our community.
Your registration as a runner or walker includes:
Official 2026 CEN-TEX JUNETEENTH FAMILY ROOTED IN TRADITION 5K T-SHIRT (for the first 200 participants)
FINISHERS TOWEL
SWAG BAG from community partners
Participants are encouraged to stay after the race for MEDAL PRESENTATIONS and continue the celebration at the JUNETEENTH FESTIVAl, which will begin shortly after the race concludes.
The festival will feature:
Local Vendors
Food Trucks
Family Activities and Games
Live Performances
Community Celebrations
Presentation of the JUNETEENTH RELIEF GRANTS made possible through this race
The CEN-TEX JUNETEENTH FAMILY ROOTED IN TRADITION 5K is also part of the CEN-TEX RACE SERIES, bringing together runners from across the region for a meaningful and memorable experience.
Bring your family.
Bring your friends.
Help us celebrate freedom, tradition, and community impact.
Together, we run. Together, we uplift our community.
Races
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Juneteenth Unity 5K - Family Rooted in Tradition 2026
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$44.90
Race day registration and packet pick-up will be from 6:30-7:00 pm at the race site. Early packet pick up will be on June 18th, 4-8 PM. IBCC Headquarters 205 E. Avenue D, Killeen 76541. RUN LOCATION: Lions Park - 1700 East Stan Schluter Loop, Killeen, TX 76542 Awards given to the top overall male and female finishers, and the top three male and female finishers per age group. No duplicate awards. Age groups: 0-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ The first 200 registered will receive a T-shirt, and all will receive swag bags and rally towels. This is a chip-timed event!
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