Chicago Juneteenth 5k
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ABOUT THE EVENT

Chicago's Juneteenth 5K

A community celebration rooted in the historic significance of June 19th, 1865 — the day
freedom was finally declared for all. We run to honor that legacy and build a healthier,
stronger Chicago.

OUR STORY

Born from community.

The Chicago Juneteenth 5K was created to bring something new to Chicago's Juneteenth celebration — a community athletic event that centers Black health, Black wealth, and Black culture on one of the most significant days in American history.

We believe movement is medicine. We believe celebration should include the whole community — runners, walkers, families, and neighbors.

This is Year One. We're building something that will grow with Chicago for generations.

200+

EXPECTED RUNNERS

3.1

MILES · LAKEFRONT

June 20

SATURDAY 2026

THE MISSION

Three pillars. One community.

Health

Promoting fitness, movement, and wellness.

Wealth

Advancing economic empowerment and opportunity.

Culture

Celebrating Black freedom, heritage, and the history that makes this day matter.

GIVING BACK

Running for more.

A portion of proceeds supports two Chicago organizations doing critical work.

Black Boy Lit

CHICAGO BLACK BOY LITERACY CAMPAIGN

Designed to increase literacy rates for 1,000 Black boys in 1st–3rd grade across Chicago.

blackboylit.com →

BBF Center for the Arts

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

A full-service youth and family organization providing arts programming, education, employment services, mentoring, and family support.

bbfcenterforthearts.org →

Ready to Run?

COMMEMORATING JUNETEENTH · JUNE 20, 2026 LAKEFRONT · OAKWOOD BEACH · 39TH STREET

Register — $45