United We Run. United We Remember. United We Celebrate.

Join Black Arts & Ideas: Festival Series for our Juneteenth race event as we come together in unity, remembrance, and celebration.

This race is more than miles. It is a public statement that freedom is not only something we remember — it is something we continue to walk, run, protect, and celebrate together.

This year, we run in honor of Mrs. Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” whose decades-long campaign helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Her journey reminds us that freedom requires persistence, courage, and community.

As Lindsay Bisset said so powerfully:

“Freedom is a journey we take together as a country, and this race is a reminder of our commitment together.”

Juneteenth is a holiday for all Americans, and this race is a meaningful way for people of every background to show unity, honor history, and celebrate the ongoing journey toward freedom.

Race Options

Participants may choose from:

Half Marathon
10K
5K
Mrs. Opal Lee Walk

All three distances, along with the Mrs. Opal Lee Walk, are out-and-back courses beginning at the Hubert Fry Center.