Black Excellence 5K
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Event overview
The Black Excellence 5K takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Lynn, Massachusetts. The event is presented in connection with the North Shore Juneteenth Association and is described as a community run and walk to celebrate Black excellence. The start and finish are located at Grace Methodist Church, 374 Broadway, Lynn, MA 01904.
- 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk
Details
The course for the in-person 5K is the same as in prior years but the location has changed to begin and end at Grace Methodist Church. The in-person 5K has a listed entry price of $25 and registration opens January 1, 2026 at 9:00am EST. A MapMyRun course map and directions are available for the route.
Awards are planned for the top three male and top three female finishers age 19 and older, plus the top three finishers under 18. A referral program gives registrants a unique referral link; each sign-up through that link counts as one referral and five referrals earn a $20 credit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
