SEED School of MD’s Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
When is SEED School of MD’s Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk?
SEED School of MD’s Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk takes place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Baltimore, MD.
What distances does SEED School of MD’s Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk offer?
SEED School of MD’s Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk offers 4 events: 1-Mile Walk, Virtual 1-Mile Walk, 5K Run, Virtual 5K Run.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile Walk | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Virtual 1-Mile Walk | 1.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K Run | 3.10686 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5K Run | 3.10686 mi | $35.00 | Register |
How much does SEED School of MD’s Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk cost?
Registration for SEED School of MD’s Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk starts at $35.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is SEED School of MD’s Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk held?
SEED School of MD’s Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is held in Baltimore, MD at Druid Hill Park.
About SEED School of MD’s Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
The 5th Annual Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk!
Get ready to celebrate AFRAM and run for a great cause!
Get ready, Baltimore! The Run Up to Juneteenth (RUTJ) 5K/1-Mile is proud to serve as the official kick-off to AFRAM’s 50th Anniversary—a celebration of culture, history, unity, and joy in our city. This year, we’re moving the race to Druid Hill Park, returning to AFRAM’s original routes and honoring the legacy of the community runs that were part of the festival years ago. And because AFRAM began in 1976, we’re inviting you to throw it back—tube socks, headbands, short shorts, retro vibes and all! Want to go full disco-meets-track-star? We’re here for it. Prefer your usual race-day gear? Perfect. We’ll be awarding a prize for Best 1976 Throwback Outfit, so have fun with it! Most importantly, come ready to move and support SEED students on their journey to college. Let’s make this golden
Juneteenth Sponsorship
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Baltimore's ONLY run across the Hanover Street Bridge! Take a look back at 2023:
Entry Fees
$35 through 4/30/24
$40 from 5/1/24 through 6/5/24
$45 from 6/6/24 through RACE DAY
$15 Ages 12 and under
There are no refunds or transfers of entry given for this event.
The Run Up To Juneteenth 5K is a rain or shine event, but if inclement weather (including significant rainfall, lightning/thunder, or high winds) creates unsafe conditions for our participants, the race/walk will go virtual. Your registration fee will be treated as a donation if we go virtual and you choose not to participate in the virtual race/walk.
Virtual Race Information
We will be offering a virtual race option for those who would like to participate but are not local, or do not feel comfortable attending an in-person race at this time. Here's how the virtual race works:
1. Register for one of the virtual event and sign up for text or e-mail notifications.
2. Your race swag will be available for pickup at our pre-race packet pickups, or will be mailed to you after the race ($5 fee for mailing per person).
3. You'll receive a text or email (if you opt in) when the race "starts" on June 8th.
4. Run your race and submit your results either by text message or email (if you've opted in) or by heading to the results page here by June 9th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Results update in real time as people submit their times. Be sure to take a selfie/photos and share on social media.
5. Sit back and enjoy your accomplishment!
Virtual race performances are not eligible for the overall event awards, but we'll certainly be acknowledging the winners in our post-race communication.
Packet Pickup
Friday, June 7th from 4-7PM
Charm City Run Fells Point
1500 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
Packet Pick-up on Race Day: Sunday, June 9th, 7:00 – 8:15 am (onsite)
Course Map
Awards
Awards will be given to the following:
Top three male and female overall
Top male and female in the following age groups: 11 and under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+
Amenities For All Runners And Walkers
- Free Parking
- Chip Timing
- Official 2024 Run Up To Juneteenth t-shirt
- Post race water/banana
- Race Village with a Baltimore festival vibe: beautiful waterfront setting, food trucks, DJ, fun for kids and more!
Juneteenth Significance
A combination of the words “June” and “19th” — Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln.
Baltimore City proudly celebrates Juneteenth each year with a weeklong series of special events, starting with the Run Up To Juneteenth and culminating with AFRAM, one of the East Coast's largest African American festivals (aframbaltimore.com).
Sponsorship Opportunities
There are many opportunities and advantages to sponsoring The SEED School of MD's Run Up To Juneteenth 5K Run/! Mile Fun Walk. To learn more about the event and sponsorship click the PDF below or contact:
Katie del Carmen Byram
Director of Development
kbyram@seedschoolmd.org
Click here for more information about Sponsorship! (link coming soon)
Beneficiary
Proceeds benefit The SEED School of Maryland College Transition and Success program.
MISSION
The SEED School of Maryland is the only tuition-free, public boarding school in the state and provides an exemplary education and living experience; We equip students with the academic, critical thinking, and social skills necessary to succeed in high school and graduate from college.
VISION
Our students live and learn on campus tuition-free and graduate prepared for success in college and beyond.
SEED MODEL
Our 24-hour learning environment serves the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of each student.