
From the Organizer
Join us for a spirited Juneteenth 5k race, celebrating freedom, unity, and progress. Lace up your running shoes and stride towards equality in this empowering event. Commemorate the significance of Juneteenth while promoting health, community, and the journey toward a more inclusive future. Walk, run, or jog – every step is a symbol of resilience and solidarity. Register now to be part of this meaningful experience!
Registration fee includes a commemorative tee shirt and unique keepsake finishers medal.
Participants 12 years and under: FREE (no tee shirt)
Participants 18 years and under: $20, Adults $35.
Packet pick up at Mitchelville Freedom Park, June 19th, 8:00-8:45AM
Pre-race group stretch session 8:45am (Memory Matters)
5K Starts 9:00AM
Awards to overall male and female and 1st place finishers in each age group.
Post-race individual stretch sessions available after race (StretchLab)- limited number registration required - based on order received.
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
89°
Typical Low
72°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaufort Wwtp, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
37,805
as of 2023
Elevation
17 ft
Nearest Airport
HHH
Hilton Head Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mitchelville Juneteenth Freedom 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
11
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mitchelville Juneteenth Freedom 5K
Jun 19, 2026