Juneteenth Freedom 5K

JUN
20
2026
A community Juneteenth event in Richmond, KY featuring a scenic 5K, a 1 mile family walk and a virtual option, with awards, commemorative shirts and proceeds supporting three local charities.
Sat 20 Jun 2026
5 kilometers

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Juneteenth Freedom 5K - Richmond, KY

The Juneteenth Freedom 5K is scheduled for June 20, 2026 at White Hall State Historic Site in Richmond, Kentucky. The event offers on-site and virtual participation and takes place on paved trails within White Hall Park.

Event distances include:

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 1 Mile Family Fun Walk
  • Virtual Runner/Walker

The course is described as a scenic closed route on paved trails. Participants receive commemorative unisex performance/tech shirts. Social teams are available to expand the event experience. Awards are presented to the top three male and female overall finishers and to first-place male and female finishers in standard age categories: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

The event includes on-site music, food trucks, and snacks and drinks. Advanced packet pickup is offered at the Madison County Public Library in Richmond; race day packet pickup is also available at the White Hall location.

Proceeds and donations are planned to be split among three local beneficiaries: The Maurice Hibbard Non-Traditional Scholarship, The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery, and New Liberty Family Shelter. The event is hosted by the NAACP Richmond-Madison County Branch. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
5 km
Virtual Runner/walker
1 Mile Family Fun Walk