Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K
- Date Wed 1st April 2026 - Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Greensboro, North Carolina
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate freedom and community at the Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K, taking place from April 1 to June 20, 2026, in Greensboro, Guilford! This vibrant event is more than just a race; it's a powerful celebration of progress and collective empowerment. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, the event features a dynamic 5K run and a welcoming 1-mile fun walk designed for all ages and abilities.
Join us for an uplifting experience that includes music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities that foster community spirit. With the support of our Recliner to 5K Training Teams, you'll build sustainable habits and connect with others on a similar journey. Each step you take not only enhances your own wellness but also contributes to a greater cause, as proceeds support ThriveShift's youth education and development programs. So, mark your calendars and prepare to move with purpose—together, we can create opportunities and celebrate the strength of our communities!
Join us for an uplifting experience that includes music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities that foster community spirit. With the support of our Recliner to 5K Training Teams, you'll build sustainable habits and connect with others on a similar journey. Each step you take not only enhances your own wellness but also contributes to a greater cause, as proceeds support ThriveShift's youth education and development programs. So, mark your calendars and prepare to move with purpose—together, we can create opportunities and celebrate the strength of our communities!
Organiser's Description
Run with purpose. Move with community. Celebrate freedom in motion.
This is more than a raceits a celebration of progress, possibility, and collective power.
Join us for the Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K, where wellness meets purpose and every step moves us forward. Whether youre an experienced runner or just getting started, this experience is built for you.
Through our Recliner to 5K Training Teams, we meet you exactly where you are. In the weeks leading up to race day, youll train alongside others, build sustainable habits, and stay motivated through real community supportbecause transformation happens together.
Then, on race day, it all comes to life.
sparkles A high-energy 5K run
female sign A welcoming 1-mile fun walk
Music, vendors, and community vibes
Family-friendly activities for all ages
Walk it. Jog it. Run it.
However you show upyou belong here.
This event honors Juneteenth through actionexpanding access to wellness, advancing health equity, and strengthening the connections that make our communities thrive.
Join a Recliner to 5K team
Register for the run or walk
Show up for yourselfand for something bigger
Move with purpose. Move with us.
Every step you take helps create opportunity.
Every dollar raised supports ThriveShifts youth education and development programs, helping the next generation move from stability to thriving.
This is more than a raceits a celebration of progress, possibility, and collective power.
Join us for the Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K, where wellness meets purpose and every step moves us forward. Whether youre an experienced runner or just getting started, this experience is built for you.
Through our Recliner to 5K Training Teams, we meet you exactly where you are. In the weeks leading up to race day, youll train alongside others, build sustainable habits, and stay motivated through real community supportbecause transformation happens together.
Then, on race day, it all comes to life.
sparkles A high-energy 5K run
female sign A welcoming 1-mile fun walk
Music, vendors, and community vibes
Family-friendly activities for all ages
Walk it. Jog it. Run it.
However you show upyou belong here.
This event honors Juneteenth through actionexpanding access to wellness, advancing health equity, and strengthening the connections that make our communities thrive.
Join a Recliner to 5K team
Register for the run or walk
Show up for yourselfand for something bigger
Move with purpose. Move with us.
Every step you take helps create opportunity.
Every dollar raised supports ThriveShifts youth education and development programs, helping the next generation move from stability to thriving.
Races
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Recliner to 5K Community Training Program
Free
Dont forget to register for the Freedom Forward 5Ktraining team participants receive a special discounted rate! -
Freedom Forward Juneteenth 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
Be sure to sign-up for a Recliner to 5K Training team ahead of the race to get support from a team captain and a community that will encourage you throughout your training!
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