From the Organizer
The race begins at 8:00 am with the course that winds past historical African American landmarks in Madison and ends at Gaines Park.
Early packet pickup and late sign up will be on Friday, June 19 THE MADISON VISITOR’S CENTER from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm.
Packet pickup and sign up on race day, Saturday, June 20, will be on Broadway at the Garage entryway. Registration opens at 6:30 am and ends at 7:30 am. There will be a free Children’s fun run at 9:30 am.
All participants will receive a commemorative Juneteenth Medal. Awards will be given only to the 1st place Overall Male and Female Runner and the 1st place Overall Male and Female Walker.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Madison Sewage Plt, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
12,277
as of 2023
Elevation
878 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Juneteenth Freedom Day
Jun 20, 2026