Juneteenth 5K at Brooklyn Bridge Park

About the Event

EARLY SPECIAL!

Lace up and join us—let’s celebrate freedom, joy, and community this Juneteenth!

RACE DETAILS:

This race event is set in Brooklyn Bridge Pier Park a sustainable waterfront park along the scenic backdrop of Brooklyn’s East River shoreline and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Join us for this 5K as we honor Juneteenth and promote unity, health equity and community on June 20, 2026!

This is an in-person race event.

All participants will receive a premium short-sleeved race T-shirt and a finisher medal.

All event information is subject to change.

Interested in volunteering opportunities for this race event? Email: coach@werunkings.com

RACE DAY BIB PICK-UP:

On race day, bib pick up will be available at Race Check In, located in Pier 6, from 6:30a to 8:00a.

Bib pick up will close 15 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive a finisher medal.

Show your race confirmation email to pick up your race materials.

RACE COURSE:

The race will start on Pier 6 and runs north along the waterfront to Pier 1 and back.

BAG CHECK:

Bag check will be available beginning at 6:30am at Race Check In, located in Pier 6.

While we encourage all race day participants to be mindful of any personal items and recommend carrying any necessary items on your person (waist pack, belt bag, vests, armbands, etc.), we know sometimes it can’t be helped. If you’re planning to check a bag on race morning we’ll have clear plastic bags available at Race Check In, but welcome you to bring your own reusable clear reusable bag to help reduce waste.

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pace Runs, TeamWRK, and affiliated staff or volunteers are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen bags or items from bags checked at this race event’s bag check.

WHEELED DEVICES:

Wheeled devices may only be used by authorized law enforcement, credentialed staff or volunteers related to race day operations and authorized participants who have registered their wheelchair accessibility requests.

CANCELLATION:

Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.

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Races Offered

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:30

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$49.50

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Brooklyn.

thermostat Temperature

17.5° / 26.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.8° / 26.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:24

nightlight Sunset

20:27

About Brooklyn

Learn more about the host city, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city.