Juneteenth Community Mile
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Past event
2:00 PM EDT
Detroit, Michigan
Free · 1 race
1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Community Mile on Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at the picturesque Palmer Park in Detroit, Wayne. This spirited event not only celebrates Freedom, Love, and Community Support but also promises a fun-filled mile that is open to everyone at no cost. Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy a vibrant day featuring prizes for all who join in. Fleet Feet of Northville will ensure that everyone stays hydrated with water, and there will be delicious snacks available to enjoy post-run.
In addition to the run, we are thrilled to welcome guest speaker Cora Hill, a retired registered nurse and world record holder in track and field, who will share her inspiring journey and insights on the sport. This event also serves as a fantastic networking opportunity, so feel free to bring your business cards and flyers. While participation is free, we kindly welcome donations to support our upcoming summer reading program for ages 5-18, aimed at enhancing literacy skills before school begins. Don't miss out on this wonderful celebration of community—mark your calendars and we hope to see you at the starting line!
In addition to the run, we are thrilled to welcome guest speaker Cora Hill, a retired registered nurse and world record holder in track and field, who will share her inspiring journey and insights on the sport. This event also serves as a fantastic networking opportunity, so feel free to bring your business cards and flyers. While participation is free, we kindly welcome donations to support our upcoming summer reading program for ages 5-18, aimed at enhancing literacy skills before school begins. Don't miss out on this wonderful celebration of community—mark your calendars and we hope to see you at the starting line!
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Juneteenth Community Mile
Incl. Juneteenth token of apprication
One lap around the Palmer Park square is roughly a mile. You can walk it! You can run it! Or you just cannot do it and enjoy the festivities raising hands: medium-dark skin tone
Entries closed2:00 PM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
Come join us for a special event that of celebrates Freedom, Love and Community Support. Our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Mile will be held at Palmer Park, in Detroit Michigan. We will be set up where the beautifully colored building is located, next to the splash pad. This event is a no cost, fun mile, with prizes for everyone who joins us. Fleetfeet of Northville, will provide water and we will have snacks to enjoy after the run. As a Community event, I invite everyone to bring business cards and flyers that they want to share as we network together. We are honored to have Guest speaker, Cora Hill, Retired Register Nurse and World record holder in track and field, will speak on the sport as well as her experience as a Detroiter. This event is free, however we are excepting donation towards our summer reading program that will be held in August, in Detroit. The reading program is free and it is for ages 5-18 who want to brush up on their reading and English skills before they go back to school. We are trying to raise funds so that every Reader can be provided with books, lunch and writing materials. For more details on the reading program, please contact Wynona Thomas at 313-595-9850 or Ashley Tukes-Karnick at 734-444-6757. We hope to see you at the starting line!
Location
1121 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit, 48203, MI, United States
Juneteenth Community Mile
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