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Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K

Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K is a running race on June 19, 2027 in Greensboro, NC, with an entry fee of $45.

Date
June 19, 2027 (222 days to go)
Price
$45
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Moving Together for Healthier Communities

Health disparities continue to affect families across our communities, influencing access to healthy living, preventive resources, and opportunities to thrive.

ThriveShift Foundation believes where someone lives or what they earn should not determine their opportunity to live a healthy life.

Our annual 5K Run/Walk brings individuals, families, businesses, and community partners together around one purpose:

Moving our communities toward better health and greater opportunity.

Whether you run, walk, volunteer, donate, or build a team, you're helping advance ThriveShift's Live Well work and our commitment to healthier communities.

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$40K Impact Campaign

Help Us Reach $40,000

This year, we're taking the race beyond the finish line.

Our goal is to raise $40,000 in net proceeds to strengthen ThriveShift's ability to advance health equity and create opportunities for youth and families to live healthier, more stable lives.

You can help by:

Registering to run or walk
Donations
Volunteering
Supporting the event through goods or services
Every contribution moves us closer to our goal.

 


Teams

We're Better When We Move Together

Create a team with your:

Family & Friends
Church
Workplace
School
Community organization
Sorority or fraternity

See how much impact your team can make.

Events

Freedom Forward Juneteenth 5K$45

Typical Conditions

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

66°

Chance of Rain

31%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Greensboro Wtp, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:02 AMSunset 8:38 PMDaylight 14h 37m

About Greensboro, NC

Population

298,564

as of 2023

City Elevation

782 ft

Nearest Airport

GSO

Piedmont Triad International Airport · 8 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

222

Days to train

Race
Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K
Date
June 19, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K?
Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K is a running race held in Greensboro, North Carolina on June 19, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K?
Saturday, June 19, 2027 in Greensboro, North Carolina at 1002 S. Eugene Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K

Jun 19, 2027

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