Juneteenth Celebration Event Series

Part of our 2025 Juneteenth Event Series 

Dates: June 12 – 14, 2025

Location: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 40 Harriet Tubman Way

Details: A multi-day celebration of African American freedom, culture, and resilience.

Juneteenth 5K Run & Walk with Palmetto Running Company

Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, Hilton Head Island, SC
Hosted by: Palmetto Running Company

Join us for a spirited Juneteenth 5k race, celebrating freedom, unity, and progress. Lace up your running shoes and stride towards equality in this empowering event. Commemorate the significance of Juneteenth while promoting health, community, and the journey toward a more inclusive future. Walk, run, or jog – every step is a symbol of resilience and solidarity. Register now to be part of this meaningful experience!

Race Registration

Event Schedule

  • Packet Pick-Up: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
  • Pre-Race Group Stretch (led by Memory Matters): 8:45 AM
  • 5K Start Time: 9:00 AM
  • Litter Sweep with The Outside Foundation: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • Post-Race Individual Stretch Sessions (by StretchLab): Available by limited registration (first-come, first-served)

Registration Fees

Your Registration includes a commemorative Juneteenth 5 K t-shirt and a unique finisher’s medal. There will be awards for the overall top male and female finishers and first place in each age group.

  • Registration fee includes a commemorative tee shirt and unique keepsake finishers medal.
  • Participants 12 years and under: FREE (no tee shirt)
  • Participants 18 years and under: $20, Adults $35.

Parking

Some parking will be available on site at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. Additional parking is located at Cherry Hill School at the corner of Dillion and Beach City Road, a short walk to the Park.