Juneteenth Freedom 5K
- Date Sat 28th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Richmond, Kentucky
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the beautiful White Hall State Historic Site in Richmond, Madison! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM and features a scenic, closed course on paved trails, perfect for runners and walkers of all ages. Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile family fun walk, or even a virtual option to join in from anywhere!
This year, we commemorate the "_Historic Footsteps_" of those who came before us, with race proceeds benefiting three local charities: The Maurice Hibbard Non-Traditional Scholarship, The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, and New Liberty Family Shelter. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, food trucks, and refreshments while you connect with fellow participants and celebrate community spirit. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, along with first-place awards in various age categories. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness, charity, and fun!
This year, we commemorate the "_Historic Footsteps_" of those who came before us, with race proceeds benefiting three local charities: The Maurice Hibbard Non-Traditional Scholarship, The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, and New Liberty Family Shelter. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, food trucks, and refreshments while you connect with fellow participants and celebrate community spirit. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, along with first-place awards in various age categories. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness, charity, and fun!
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. For 2025, we are commemorating the "_Historic Footsteps_" of those before us.
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 7:45 A.M.
* 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 (6/26), 3:15 P.M. - 5:45 P.M.
* FRIDAY (6/27), 3:00 P.M. - 5:15 P.M.
* IF UNABLE TO PICK-UP IN ADVANCE, RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP IS ON SATURDAY (6:45 - 7:45 A.M.)
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. For 2025, we are commemorating the "_Historic Footsteps_" of those before us.
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 7:45 A.M.
* 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 (6/26), 3:15 P.M. - 5:45 P.M.
* FRIDAY (6/27), 3:00 P.M. - 5:15 P.M.
* IF UNABLE TO PICK-UP IN ADVANCE, RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP IS ON SATURDAY (6:45 - 7:45 A.M.)
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. $2.80 Fee & Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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. $2.80 Fee & Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$32.80
A fun, untimed 1 mile walk. No awards will be presented for this event. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Commemorative Performance T-Shirt
$32.80
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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