juneteenth 5K

Toledo, OH, USA
19 Jun, 2024 (Wed)

Running

5 km

About the event

Come join us to Celebrate Juneteenth with a fun 5k.  Bring the kids for a free 1k as well. The kids 1K starts at 5:45 pm.  The 5K starts at 6:00 pm Location: Walbridge Park, 2161 Broadway, Toledo, Ohio 43614 Cost:  5K - $10   TRRC members $7 discount taken at checkout.  Kids -1K free! Optional shirt can be added for $15 each.

Packet pick up starting at 4pm at Walbridge Park.  No early pickup.

Join us for an opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth with a 5K run/ walk and Kids 1K through beautiful  Walbridge Park. The courses provides panoramic views of the mighty Maumee River. The event takes place amidst multiple family friendly Juneteenth activities throughout the day. Check out Toledo's Juneteenth Celebration | Toledo OH | Facebook


Juneteenth has been celebrated since June 19, 1865, when federal troops were sent to Galveston, Texas to deliver Order No. 3 (the news of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation) to the enslaved people of Texas, 2 ½ years after its signing.  


Juneteenth became a Federally recognized holiday in 2021, thanks largely due to the efforts of a retired teacher, principal, and grandmother who walked 2.5 miles through multiple cities until she arrived in Washington DC. Texas native, Opal Lee was in her late 80’s when she began her 2.5 walking campaign. Opal Lee is known as the lady in tennis shoes and as the grandmother of Juneteenth. 

Races offered by this event

5K

19 Jun, 2024 (Wed) - 18:00
Running
5 km
Solo
On site
Road

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