Woodward Park - Ft Washington Parking Lot, Fresno CA
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Event Overview
- Name: Juneteenth Freedom 5K/5 Mile Run
- Date: 2026-06-01
- Location: Woodward Park - Ft Washington Parking Lot, Fresno, CA
- Registration: Sign up here
Historical Significance
- Commemoration: Celebrating the day when 250,000 slaves in Texas were declared free.
- Founding Year: The race began in 2021 after Juneteenth became a federal holiday.
- Milestone: Celebrating the 5th year of this significant event.
- Partnership: Collaborating with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Iota Nu Lambda Chapter.
Community Impact
- Scholarships: Generating scholarships for college-bound youth from race profits.
- Community Benefit: Directly benefiting the local community.
- Support: Promoting excellence in education through fundraising.
- Engagement: Encouraging community participation and awareness.
Participant Perks
- Inclusions: All participants will receive a tech shirt and medal.
- Goodie Bags: Live race participants will receive a bag with goodies.
- Awards: Eligible for placement award trophies.
- Cash Prizes: Available for breaking the course record for the 5K and 5 mile races.
Race Format
- Distances: Participants can choose between a 5K or a 5 Mile race.
- Series Points: The 5 Mile race is a 20-point event in the Central Valley Runner of the Year series.
- Live and Virtual: Options to participate in both live and virtual formats.
- Family Friendly: An inclusive event for all ages and skill levels.
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