Juneteenth Fun Run
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Juneteenth Fun Run on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the heart of Minneapolis, Hennepin! This exciting event welcomes everyone to celebrate freedom and community spirit through active participation in a 5K run or a fun kids' half-mile. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a joyful way to spend the day, this fun run is designed for both runners and walkers alike.
The Juneteenth Fun Run is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of history and a commitment to building a brighter future together. By participating, you’ll be part of a larger movement that recognizes the significance of Juneteenth and strives for inclusivity and growth within the community. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day filled with fun, fitness, and camaraderie while honoring a pivotal moment in history!
The Juneteenth Fun Run is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of history and a commitment to building a brighter future together. By participating, you’ll be part of a larger movement that recognizes the significance of Juneteenth and strives for inclusivity and growth within the community. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day filled with fun, fitness, and camaraderie while honoring a pivotal moment in history!
Organiser's Description
A FUN RUN FOR JUNTEEENTH
Join us for the annual Juneteenth Fun Run on Saturday, June 14, 2025! All are welcome to participate in the 5K or kids half mile. Open to runners and walkers alike!
Celebrating Juneteenth allows us to recognize history, and build for the future. Juneteenth celebrates freedom, and together we hope to claim a better tomorrow. In partnership with community and community organizations, the Loppet brings you the Annual Juneteenth Fun Run.
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THE LOPPET'S MISSION
Connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.
THE LOPPET'S VALUES
Anti-Racism: Addressing and dismantling historical and systemic inequities in outdoor spaces, and evolving into an anti-racist organization.
Collaboration: Recognizing that we are one piece of a broader community working together to create change. Building strong partnerships is vital to sustaining and living out our values.
Growth: Challenging ourselves to grow, by creating an environment for improvement, performance and achievement.
Inclusion: Committing to co-creating spaces, programming, and events that are inviting and accessible to all individuals seeking community in the outdoors.
Play: Finding ways to add adventure, discovery and joy into all seasons.
Stewardship: Providing mindful and responsible management of resources including people, the land, and financial assets entrusted to our care.
Well-Being: Knowing that a connection to the outdoors is crucial to mental, physical and social health.
THE HISTORY
Learn about the history of The Loppet Foundation here [https://www.loppet.org/about/story/].
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Join us for the annual Juneteenth Fun Run on Saturday, June 14, 2025! All are welcome to participate in the 5K or kids half mile. Open to runners and walkers alike!
Celebrating Juneteenth allows us to recognize history, and build for the future. Juneteenth celebrates freedom, and together we hope to claim a better tomorrow. In partnership with community and community organizations, the Loppet brings you the Annual Juneteenth Fun Run.
_________________________________________
THE LOPPET'S MISSION
Connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.
THE LOPPET'S VALUES
Anti-Racism: Addressing and dismantling historical and systemic inequities in outdoor spaces, and evolving into an anti-racist organization.
Collaboration: Recognizing that we are one piece of a broader community working together to create change. Building strong partnerships is vital to sustaining and living out our values.
Growth: Challenging ourselves to grow, by creating an environment for improvement, performance and achievement.
Inclusion: Committing to co-creating spaces, programming, and events that are inviting and accessible to all individuals seeking community in the outdoors.
Play: Finding ways to add adventure, discovery and joy into all seasons.
Stewardship: Providing mindful and responsible management of resources including people, the land, and financial assets entrusted to our care.
Well-Being: Knowing that a connection to the outdoors is crucial to mental, physical and social health.
THE HISTORY
Learn about the history of The Loppet Foundation here [https://www.loppet.org/about/story/].
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Races
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Kids Half Mile
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED -
5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (9:15AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED
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