Music City Juneteenth Freedom Day 5K
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Event overview
The Music City Juneteenth Freedom Day 5K Run/Walk takes place Friday June 19 to Saturday June 20, 2026 in Nashville, TN (37206). This is the fourth annual edition and includes an in-person 5K at Shelby Park / Shelby Bottoms Greenway in East Nashville. The event features music from DJ 50Cyn and offers a virtual participation option.
Distances
- 5K
- Virtual participation
Logistics, charities, and organisers
Pre-race packet pickup is scheduled for June 18 at Slim + Husky’s Pizza (911 Buchanan St, Nashville). Race day packet pickup is available at Shelby Park. The event offers a finisher medal. Shirt size guarantee is valid only through June 1, 2026. Awards will be presented to the overall top three male and overall top three female finishers and to each group.
Three local nonprofit beneficiaries are named: Bhegani Education Foundation, Ramsey’s Reach Foundation, and Transformation Life Center - Brown Boys Read. Organisers are The Timing Team and Training Ground. Listed sponsors include a local financial advisor associated with Edward Jones, Fleet Feet Nashville, DJ 50Cyn, and Slim + Husky’s. Entry fees listed for the posted events are $38.10 for the in-person 5K and $43.40 for virtual participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
