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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth Fun Run5K and Half Mile Fun Run\nRegister \nVolunteer\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				June 20\, 2026\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Juneteenth Fun Run & 5K\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join us for the annual Juneteenth Fun Run on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026! All are welcome to participate in the 5K or half mile run. \nJuneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans\, recognizing the two-and-a-half-year gap between the Emancipation Proclamation and freedom reaching all people. It is a time to honor history\, celebrate freedom\, and work toward a more just future. In partnership with community organizations\, the Loppet Foundation hosts the Annual Juneteenth Fun Run as part of its mission to connect people to the outdoors through inclusive\, year-round activities in Theodore Wirth Park\, providing skiing\, biking\, running\, and outdoor education opportunities for all ages and abilities\, including youth and neighboring communities. \nAbout 2026 Honoree: Vusumuzi Zulu\n \nMr. Vusumuzi Zulu is a revered storyteller\, cultural bearer\, and community activist whose life’s work has been dedicated to the principle of Kujichagulia—the Swahili concept of self-determination. For over four decades\, he has uplifted the power of African people to define themselves\, their history\, and their future through the transformative art of storytelling. \nA 2023 recipient of the McKnight Foundation Culture Bearers Fellowship\, Mr. Zulu embraces the responsibility of transmitting the values\, traditions\, and wisdom of African ancestors to future generations. Through his storytelling\, he channels both the ethos and pathos of the Black experience\, illuminating truth\, resilience\, and the enduring joy of Black identity. \nOriginally from St. Louis\, Missouri\, Mr. Zulu’s early life was shaped by constant movement and economic hardship. As he often reflects\, “we moved every time the rent was due—and we paid rent every two weeks.” These formative experiences deeply inform his storytelling\, grounding his narratives in lived reality while connecting them to broader historical and cultural themes. \nTogether with Ancestor Mother Nothando Zulu\, he co-founded the Black Storytellers Alliance in Minnesota. In 1991\, inspired by his first experience at the National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) Festival and Conference\, he helped launch the now-renowned “Signifyin’ & Testifyin’” storytelling festival. For more than three decades\, the festival has brought together storytellers from across the globe\, captivating and educating tens of thousands through powerful oral traditions. \nThe Black Storytellers Alliance continues to be a vital partner in community-centered initiatives such as Stories of Connection\, serving as a grounding force that keeps communities connected to the true value of storytelling\, cultural preservation\, and shared history. \n2025 Honoree: Coach Mike “Talley” Tate \n2024 Honoree: Beverly Propes \n2023 Honorees: Bill & Beverly Cottman \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nGALLERY \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2026 registration will open on January 1\, 2026 at 9 a.m. \nWe want everyone to participate! Registration is a sliding scale from free to suggested donations to help cover costs and support the celebration of Juneteenth! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n	\n    5K\n    Free event\, donations encouraged\n  \n  \n    Free\n    Register\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n	\n    Kids Half Mile\n    Free event\, donations encouraged\n  \n  \n    Free\n    Register\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Proceeds from the Juneteenth Fun Run benefit the Loppet Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation’s mission\, vision\, and values. \nRegistration and transaction fees are non-refundable\, including in the event of delay\, rescheduling\, or cancellation of an event or program. An event or program registration is not transferable to another person or another event for any reason\, including injury. Participating under another person’s name will result in disqualification. \nA Note About the Data We Collect \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Schedule & Packet Pickup\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Saturday Schedule\n\n8:00am-9:00am Registration and Packet Pickup (at the Trailhead)\n8:50am Honoring 2026 honoree (before races start)\n9:00am Half Mile Fun Run\n9:15am 5K (starts after the Half Mile finishes)\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Participant Shirt\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our Juneteenth Fun Run shirts are available for the first 300 participants at packet pickup!  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Map\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Paved paths of beautiful Wirth Park! Both race courses will be stroller friendly and on flat\, paved paths! Check out the course below – both the 5K Fun Run and Kids Half Mile will start and finish at The Trailhead. Here is a link to a Google map version of the course as well. \nThe Juneteenth events are untimed. However\, we will have a clock running for those that want to chase a goal time! Or establish a base time if this is your first 5K! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Transportation\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Parking\nThis event will take place at The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN 55422) and participants can park in The Trailhead lots\, walk\, take the bus or bike. Overflow parking is at Mortenson Construction (4150 Meadow Ln N\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422) if needed.  Note: Mortenson’s front parking lot is getting repainted so the back entrance will be open for participants to use \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Alternative Transportation\nBikes: We will have bike racks near the finish (bring your own lock). We encourage everyone to ride their bike to the race! \nBus: The route 7 bus that usually drops off and picks up at The Trailhead building will be dropping off at Plymouth & Xerxes so not to interfere with the run course. \nRideshare: Uber/Lyft options are a great way to avoid parking and shuttling! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Other Juneteenth Events Happening this month in the Twin Cities:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Wednesday\, June 17\n\nJuneteenth Summer Concert Series: SoulFlower | St. Louis ParkAn outdoor immersive music experience at Wolfe Park Amphitheater\, 3700 Grand Way. 7-8:30 p.m.\nMPLS College Juneteenth | MinneapolisAt 1501 Hennepin Ave.\, Minneapolis. 5-7 p.m. Free.\n\nThursday\, June 18\n\nSt. Louis Park Rollin’ at the R.O.C Juneteenth CelebrationDJ\, food truck\, performances\, and skating at 3700 Monterey Drive. 5:30-8 p.m. Free.\n\nFriday\, June 19 — Juneteenth\n\nOpal’s Walk for Freedom | St. PaulA 2.5-mile walk celebrating Juneteenth and honoring Ms. Opal Lee. Harriet Island Regional Park\, St. Paul. 9 a.m.\nJuneteenth Freedom in Motion 8 Mile Run or Bike and Kickback | MinneapolisWith DJ Awa Mally. At 1128 Harmon Pl.\, No. 202. 8 a.m.-noon.\nJuneteenth Jubilee 2026 at Showtime Studio and Coffee | St. PaulLive performance\, art displays\, bingo\, arts and crafts\, and good vibes at 2700 Lexington Ave. N. 1-5 p.m. Free.\nAt the Capitol: 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration | St. PaulEntertainment\, food\, community resources\, and more at the Minnesota State Capitol. Noon-6 p.m. Free.\nRondo’s Sixth Annual Juneteenth Celebration | St. PaulMusic\, exhibits\, food\, and community at 315 Fisk St. Free.\nSoul of the Southside Festival | MinneapolisThe flagship South Minneapolis Juneteenth celebration presented by the Legacy Building. Live music\, food\, art\, education\, Black business spotlight\, and community. At Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave. Noon-8 p.m. Free.https://soulofthesouthside.com/\nJuneteenth Jamboree | MinneapolisParade\, carnival\, petting zoo\, car show\, and live music on West Broadway Ave. N. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.\nJuneteenth Movie on the Farm\, Under the Stars | St. PaulScreening of Farming While Black at Frogtown Park and Farm\, 946 Minnehaha Ave. W. Gather at 8:30 p.m.\, film at dusk. Free.\nJuneteenth Party on the Patio with Sounds by BDF | West St. PaulAt 175 Cesar Chavez St. 6-11 p.m.\nJuneteenth Day of Freedom Celebration at Casa Afrik Lounge | Brooklyn ParkMusic\, drinks\, and good vibes at 8515 Edinburgh Centre Drive. 11 p.m.\nSoul Train Night by Drunken Monkee | MinneapolisDJ sets by Tek\, Cousin Chris\, and Ms. Lakesha\, plus performances at Ice House. 7 p.m. Ticketed.\nJuneteenth Summer Concert Series: SoulFlower | St. Louis ParkOutdoor immersive music experience at Wolfe Park Amphitheater. 7-8:30 p.m.\nJuneteenth Summer Kickoff Party at Union Rooftop | MinneapolisPresented in part by Bossup Q\, Union\, and DJ Sha. Views\, music\, and good energy. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.\nMaple Grove’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration | Maple GroveLive music\, food\, vendor fair\, and family-friendly activities at Town Green Park\, 7991 Main St. 5-9 p.m.\nSt. Cloud’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration | St. CloudLive music\, basketball tournament\, Wonderland Kids Zone\, and more at Lake George Park. Noon-7 p.m.\nWinona’s 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration | WinonaFood\, community\, live music\, and family-friendly activities at Windom Park. 5 p.m.\nMarshall Juneteenth Food Truck Festival | MarshallFood\, face painting\, and music at Third Street Plaza (N. 3rd St.) hosted by the City of Marshall. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.\nVirginia 6th Annual Iron Range Juneteenth Celebration by VEMA | VirginiaFood\, music\, vendors\, and family activities at 500 Block Chestnut Street. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.\nMankato Unity for the Community Juneteenth Celebration | MankatoLive performance\, keynote speaker\, and DJ at 12 Civic Center Plaza\, Suite 1700. 7 p.m.-1 a.m.\n\nSaturday\, June 20\n\nJuneteenth Fun Run Honoring Vusumuzi Zulu | Minneapolis5K and half mile\, family friendly. At The Trailhead\, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway. 7:30-11 a.m.\nBlack Garnet Books Juneteenth Vendor Fair | St. PaulAt Black Garnet Books\, 1319 University Ave. W. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free.\nFor the Culture Juneteenth Festival | St. PaulFood trucks\, photo booth\, DJ\, and more at 1690 S. Robert St. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.\nThe Black Market Events x Summer Cypher Joint: Juneteenth Fresh Wit It | MinneapolisAt Northrup King Building\, 1500 Jackson St. NE. 4-10 p.m.\nThe Late Night Social Juneteenth Celebration: Family Reunion Vibes at Par365 | RosevilleCompetition\, food\, and good vibes at 2655 Patton Road. 8 p.m.-midnight. RSVP required.\nMovement Werk Community Dance Party | MinneapolisWith DJ Dandara and MMYYKK at The Capri. 3-7 p.m.\nBloomington Juneteenth Celebration | BloomingtonFamily-friendly activities\, food\, culture\, and fun at Civic Plaza. 4-8 p.m. Free.\n2026 Juneteenth Celebration at North Hennepin Community College | The BrooklynsLive performances\, food trucks\, and family activities at North Hennepin Community College. 1-4 p.m. Free.\nBurnsville Juneteenth Celebration | BurnsvilleDJ\, live music\, games\, face painting\, and more at Nicollet Commons Park\, 12550 Nicollet. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free.\n\nSunday\, June 21\n\nA Sunset Juneteenth Rooftop Party Hosted by Ebonnie C. | MinneapolisAt Kiss Lounge\, Uptown. Food\, drinks\, hookah\, and good people. 6-10 p.m.\nEagan Juneteenth Celebration | EaganA day of music\, food\, games\, and celebration at Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds. 3-7 p.m.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				EVENT SPONSORS \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				COMMUNITY PARTNERS \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Juneteenth Fun Run & 5K \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FAQ\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What does my donation go towards?\n				Entry fees and donations go towards the production of the event and The Loppet mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Are dogs allowed at this event?\n				While we love your furry friends please leave them at home for these large Loppet events. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Are strollers allowed?\n				The Juneteenth Fun Run is fully on pavement and is our stroller friendly course.  All other event courses are not conducive to strollers (CityTrail Loppet\, Utepils Trail Loppet\, City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival\, Luminary Loppet).  Spectators are welcome to have strollers around the venue though. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who do I contact about the race if I have a question?\n				\nThe Loppet Foundation1301 Theodore Wirth ParkwayMinneapolis\, MN 55422events@loppet.org612-604-5330\nRegistration: registration@loppet.org\nSponsorship: sponsorship@loppet.org\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				I have special accessibility requirements\, who can I talk to about this?\n				Reach out to events@loppet.org and we can talk about how we can support you. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do people ever take walking breaks during the race?\n				Yes! This is your race\, take the breaks you need to feel good during your event. All Loppet races have course cut off times\, check the participant guide for the course cut off time that you have to be finished by.   \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				I’m a spectator\, where should I watch or what do I need to know?\n				\nCheck the Mtec app to see if there’s live tracking for the event.\nCheck the course and transportation sections of the website for details\nLoud cheering\, fun signs\, cowbells\, noise makers\, music are all highly encouraged.  Please keep cheers and signs positive and respectful. \nFood & beverages are available for purchase at the finish line (best to bring your credit card!)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Will you have merchandise available for sale?\n				Yes! 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URL:https://loppet.org/event/juneteenth-fun-run/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Run
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