Juneteenth Walk and Run
About this race
This event is in celebration of the Juneteenth Anniversary and promotes freedom and inclusion in the world of running and healthy lifestyles!
This free, unsanctioned event is open to all.
We meet at the Shepard Branch Library located at 850 N Nelson Rd.
Participants may Walk and/or Run. Available distances are:
- 1 Mile Underground Railroad Marker
- 5K Underground Trail Distance
- 4 Mile Underground Trail Distance
Black Men Run and Black Girls Run Columbus have teamed up with Fleet Feet Columbus and Saucony. There will be raffle prizes including free entries to the Columbus Marathon 5K & 1 Mile events, honoring the legacy of Jesse Owens. There will be Saucony shoe demos to try out on the trail.
Also, order your exclusive Juneteenth Unisex Vintage Triblend Tee for $25, or select "No Shirt" for free event registration. You can also purchase additional tees in the event store linked here! 100% of proceeds go towards future Juneteenth community walk/runs.
Join fellow runners on June 14, 2025 for the Juneteenth Walk and Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Columbus.
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Juneteenth Walk and Run
Free event with the option to purchase a Juneteenth Walk and Run tee shirt.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Columbus in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Columbus
Juneteenth Walk and Run takes place in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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