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Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk

The 5th Annual Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk offers runners, walkers, and spectators an opportunity to support the mission of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center while experiencing a route that highlights many of Little Rock’s significant African American landmarks. The course will pass by sites such as Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock Central High School, and Philander Smith University, as well as the former home of Mifflin Gibbs, the nation’s first elected Black judge, among other historic locations. Runners, walkers, and spectators will conclude the day by joining MTCC for its annual Juneteenth celebration on historic West 9th Street, where the race will finish with a celebratory gathering at the finish line.

Identification will be required to pick up a race packet. Identification must match the name on the race packet.

Course Map

2026 Course Map Coming Soon!

Registration Guidelines

  1. There will be NO refunds for this race.
  2. Entries are non-transferable.
  3. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions.
  4. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".

Registration Fees

The 5K registration fee will increase in three stages. Persons 10 years of age and under will always pay a $45 fee. (Automatic discount applied at checkout).

5K Pricing

  • February 26 - April 30 Early Bird Registration $45
  • May 1 - June 9 Regular Registration $55
  • June 10 - June 20 Late Registration* $65

*Registrations received after June 9 will not be guaranteed a 5K T-shirt or medal.

Register for 5K

For more Juneteenth 5K information:

Courtney Bradford

Curator

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Race Guidelines

  1. Based on the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) guidelines, headphones, iPods and MP3 players are strongly discouraged during the race.
  2. No pets are allowed on the course.
  3. No littering, smoking, or consumption of alcohol permitted .
  4. Unregistered runners are not allowed. Bandits will be disqualified from this and future races.
  5. Numbers must be worn on the front and be clearly visible at all times.
  6. For safety, runners who withdraw during the race must inform a race official or aid station volunteer.
  7. No roller blades, bicycles or skate boards.
  8. Baby joggers will be allowed but will start behind all runners and walkers.
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