WCYCC Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk

The 2025 WCYCC Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk takes place in Paducah, Kentucky, commemorating the 162nd anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching enslaved people in Kentucky and Tennessee. The event features both an in-person 5K run/walk and a virtual 5K option, promoting reflection, freedom, family, education, health, justice, and equality. The scenic course begins and ends at Robert Coleman Park, located at 1100 Walter Jetton Blvd in the Southside of Paducah.

This community-focused race offers participants an invigorating day of fitness and fun as part of a week-long celebration of emancipation and resilience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.