Juneteenth Freedom Stride 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, June 18 to 19, 2027
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Augusta, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $19
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Jun 18, 2027 | ||||
| Volunteers | – | Jun 18, 20276:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Vendors | – | Jun 18, 20277:00 AM | $19 | – |
| Saturday, Jun 19, 2027 | ||||
| Juneteenth Freedom Stride 5k | 5K | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $19 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Vendors: $19 until Jun 18.
- Juneteenth Freedom Stride 5k: $19 until Jun 19.
Online registration closes Jun 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $19, entry is about 37 percent below a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Augusta runs 37:46, about 12:09 a mile, based on 14 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:33 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:17 AM, and the Volunteers starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
109 Eve St, Augusta, GA 30901
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Juneteenth Freedom Stride. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Juneteenth Freedom Stride?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 27:01 or better, the top quarter in 30:17, and half the field in 37:48; the last tenth came in after 55:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | n/a | 26:37 |
| 40-49 | 34:49 | 30:51 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 18 the day usually runs from 71°F at dawn to 90°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 67°F and hot years reach 98°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 109 Eve St, Augusta, GA 30901Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 110 feet
- Included with entry
- Medsls
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 18, 2027), 2026 (Jun 19, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Juneteenth Freedom Stride?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, June 18 to 19, 2027: Volunteers, Vendors on Friday; 5K on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $19 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $19, entry is about 37 percent below a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 34 runners finished the Juneteenth Freedom Stride; the median finish was 37:48 and the winner ran 24:06.
- Where does it start?
- 109 Eve St, Augusta, GA 30901.
From the organizers
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a reminder of the strength, perseverance, and contributions of generations who helped shape our nation.