Juneteenth Freedom Run/Walk
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Fresno, California
- Price $59.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Juneteenth Freedom Run/Walk on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Fresno! This inspiring event honors the historic significance of Juneteenth, commemorating the day when 250,000 enslaved individuals in Texas were declared free. Celebrating its 5th year, the Juneteenth Freedom 5K/5 Mile Run not only recognizes this important milestone in American history but also benefits our community through partnerships with local organizations, including the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Iota Nu Lambda Chapter, which will launch four scholarships for college-bound youth from race profits.
Participants can choose between a 5K and a 5-mile race, both of which promise an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and purpose. All entrants will receive a stylish tech shirt and a medal, with live race participants enjoying a special goodie bag. The competition heats up with cash prizes for those who break the course records, and the 5-mile race is a prestigious 20-point event in the Central Valley Runner of the Year series. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate freedom, community, and fitness—mark your calendars for June 13th!
Participants can choose between a 5K and a 5-mile race, both of which promise an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and purpose. All entrants will receive a stylish tech shirt and a medal, with live race participants enjoying a special goodie bag. The competition heats up with cash prizes for those who break the course records, and the 5-mile race is a prestigious 20-point event in the Central Valley Runner of the Year series. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate freedom, community, and fitness—mark your calendars for June 13th!
Organiser's Description
The Juneteenth Freedom 5K/5 Mile Run is an event that preserves history with significant meaning and direct community benefit. Juneteenth commemorates the day when 250,000 slaves in Texas were declared free. Our race began in 2021 when Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday and we are celebrating our 5th year! This year we are partnering with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Iota Nu Lambda Chapter for their excellence in generating scholarships for college-bound youth and launching 4 scholarships from race profits.
The goods: All participants in the live and virtual races will receive a tech shirt and medal. The live 5K/5 Mile race will receive a bag with goodies and will be eligible for placement award trophies. We will offer cash prizes for breaking the course record for the 5K and 5 mile races.
The 5 Mile race is a 20-point race in the Central Valley Runner of the Year series.
The goods: All participants in the live and virtual races will receive a tech shirt and medal. The live 5K/5 Mile race will receive a bag with goodies and will be eligible for placement award trophies. We will offer cash prizes for breaking the course record for the 5K and 5 mile races.
The 5 Mile race is a 20-point race in the Central Valley Runner of the Year series.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Tech Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$59.80
Free training for the race! Follow us on Instagram @juneteenth5k.5mi and Facebook at https://rb.gy/l8smkn -
5 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Tech Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$59.80
Free training for the race! Follow us on Instagram @juneteenth5k.5mi and Facebook at https://rb.gy/l8smkn -
Virtual Run
Incl. $4.80 Fee & Tech Shirt
$59.80
This event will be held virtually across the U.S. Follow us on Instagram @juneteenth5k.5mi and Facebook at https://rb.gy/l8smkn
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Woodward Park - Ft Washington Parking Lot, 7775 North Friant Road, Fresno, 93720, CA, United States
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