Juneteenth 2-Mile Challenge Run

JUN

6

2026

Juneteenth 2 Mile Challenge Run in Buffalo on June 6, 2026 features a 2 Mile Run and a Children's Fun Run behind the Buffalo Museum of Science. The races are part of Juneteenth of Buffalo and mark a half century of community commemoration.

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Buffalo, New York

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Juneteenth 2 Mile Challenge Run

The Juneteenth 2 Mile Challenge Run is scheduled for June 6, 2026 behind the Buffalo Museum of Science on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway in Buffalo, NY 14211. The event program lists two running events: a 2 Mile Run and a Children's Fun Run. Registration for the 2 Mile Run opens on May 18, 2026 with a fee of $25. Registration for the Children's Fun Run opens on May 25, 2026 and is offered at no cost. Both registration periods close on June 4, 2026.

These runs are part of Juneteenth of Buffalo and coincide with a milestone marking a half century of community commemoration. The event description emphasizes local roots and the role of community leaders, artists, and activists in shaping Juneteenth observances in Buffalo. The runs take place on public parkway space behind the museum and are presented as part of a broader weekend of activities honoring freedom, resilience, and the cultural heritage of Buffalo's Black community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

2-Mile Challenge Run