From the Organizer
Race Day Location- Cornelia FORT Race Location and Day of Race Packet pick up- 6:10 am- 7:20 AM
Phone - 615-582-9713 or 615-260-0102Organizers: The Timing Team
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
87°
Typical Low
65°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelby Bottoms Nature, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
684,298
as of 2023
Elevation
496 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Music City Juneteenth Freedom Day 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
10
Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
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)
Music City Juneteenth Freedom Day 5K Run/Walk
Jun 18, 2026