Juneteenth Freedom 5K
- Date Sat 28th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Richmond, Kentucky
- Price $28.25 - $33.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate freedom and community at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K on Saturday, June 28, 2025! This exciting event will take place at the beautiful White Hall State Historic Site in Richmond, Madison, kicking off at 8:00 AM. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K run/walk or join in the fun with the 1-mile family walk, with options for virtual participation as well.
This year’s theme, "Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future," perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the event. Proceeds from the race will benefit three local charities, making this not just a race, but a chance to give back to the community. Enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with music, food trucks, and plenty of snacks and drinks. Don’t miss the awards ceremony recognizing the top finishers in both overall and age categories. Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, and inspiration as we come together to honor the legacy of Juneteenth!
This year’s theme, "Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future," perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the event. Proceeds from the race will benefit three local charities, making this not just a race, but a chance to give back to the community. Enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with music, food trucks, and plenty of snacks and drinks. Don’t miss the awards ceremony recognizing the top finishers in both overall and age categories. Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, and inspiration as we come together to honor the legacy of Juneteenth!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR 3RD ANNUAL JUNETEENTH FREEDOM 5K ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025 AT 8:00AM AT WHITE HALL STATE HISTORIC SITE.
Race proceeds and donations will be split between 3 local charities --- The Maurice Hibbard Non-Traditional Scholarship, The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, and New Liberty Family Shelter. Read more about these charities below. Our 2024 race theme is "_Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future_".
RACE FEATURES
* SCENIC CLOSED COURSE ON PAVED TRAILS AT WHITE HALL PARK
* COMMEMORATIVE UNISEX SIZED PERFORMANCE/TECH SHIRTS
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO EXPAND YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE
* AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL
* AGE CATEGORY 1ST PLACE M/F AWARDS
* 9 & under, 10-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
* 5K RUN/WALK, 1 MILE FUN WALK & VIRTUAL OPTION
* MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, SNACKS/DRINKS AND FELLOWSHIP
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (JUNE 28)
* 6:45AM RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP UNTIL 7:45AM
* 7:45AM WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
* 8:00AM RACE START - 5K RUN/WALK & WHEELCHAIR DIVISION
* 8:10AM 1 MILE FAMILY FUN WALK
* 9:00AM AWARDS CEREMONY (TOP 3 M/F OVERALL & 1ST PLACE AGE CATEGORIES)
ADVANCED PACKET PICKUP AT MADISON CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY, RICHMOND
* LOCATION: MCPL, ROOM 205, 507 WEST MAIN ST., RICHMOND, KY 40475
* THURSDAY, TBD PACKET PICKUP
* FRIDAY, TBD PACKET PICKUP
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1739588]
1 MILE FUN WALK [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2287171]
Race proceeds and donations will be split between 3 local charities --- The Maurice Hibbard Non-Traditional Scholarship, The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, and New Liberty Family Shelter. Read more about these charities below. Our 2024 race theme is "_Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future_".
RACE FEATURES
* SCENIC CLOSED COURSE ON PAVED TRAILS AT WHITE HALL PARK
* COMMEMORATIVE UNISEX SIZED PERFORMANCE/TECH SHIRTS
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO EXPAND YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE
* AWARDS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL
* AGE CATEGORY 1ST PLACE M/F AWARDS
* 9 & under, 10-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
* 5K RUN/WALK, 1 MILE FUN WALK & VIRTUAL OPTION
* MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, SNACKS/DRINKS AND FELLOWSHIP
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (JUNE 28)
* 6:45AM RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP UNTIL 7:45AM
* 7:45AM WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
* 8:00AM RACE START - 5K RUN/WALK & WHEELCHAIR DIVISION
* 8:10AM 1 MILE FAMILY FUN WALK
* 9:00AM AWARDS CEREMONY (TOP 3 M/F OVERALL & 1ST PLACE AGE CATEGORIES)
ADVANCED PACKET PICKUP AT MADISON CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY, RICHMOND
* LOCATION: MCPL, ROOM 205, 507 WEST MAIN ST., RICHMOND, KY 40475
* THURSDAY, TBD PACKET PICKUP
* FRIDAY, TBD PACKET PICKUP
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1739588]
1 MILE FUN WALK [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2287171]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.25
A 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk on paved surfaces. Runners and walkers of all abilities welcomed. Awards presented for Top 3 M/F Overall. Race will be manually timed with a gun start. -
1 Mile Family Fun Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$28.25
A fun, untimed 1 mile walk. No awards will be presented for this event. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
$33.25
An opportunity to support our charities and run/walk your own Juneteenth Freedom 5K in your hometown. For your $30 donation we'll mail you your commemorative race shirt.
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