Black Excellence 5K

May 16, 2026
10AM Start - Rain or Shine

Grace Methodist Church
374 Broadway
Lynn, MA 01904

Get ready to celebrate and showcase Black Excellence at our 5K event, where we come together to run, walk, and uplift each other in person!

Join us for the Black Excellence 5K event this year! The course remains the same, but the location has changed. We are now beginning and ending at Grace Methodist Church in Lynn!

So lace up your sneakers and get ready to run or walk with us as we celebrate Black Excellence in our community. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support a great cause, this event is for you. Enjoy a scenic route through the city while connecting with others who share your passion for health and empowerment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support for the North Shore Juneteenth Association and be a part of something special. See you there!

REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total may vary based on additional options such as donations.

EVENT	PRICE
IN PERSON & VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK	$38.98*

*Includes processing fee

Registration Options

5K Run/Walk ($35.00)
Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.
Virtual 5K 5/16 - 5/24 ($35.00)
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May not come with a bib or swag.
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PARTICIPANT INFO

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Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.

Terms & Agreements

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless Black Excellence 5K, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all race sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

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RUNNING TOTAL

$35.00

Transaction Fee

$3.98

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$38.98

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May 16, 2026
10AM Start - Rain or Shine

Grace Methodist Church
374 Broadway
Lynn, MA 01904

AMENITIES

LIVE / text / email results
FREE finish line photos
Personalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance

AWARDS

Top 3 M/F Under 18
Top 3 M/F Over 18

BIB PICKUP

In-Person: See event staff starting 1 hour before the event. Register 3 weeks in advance for a personalized bib. Bib number required for pickup; use Self Lookup or Bib Lookup if needed. Last-minute registrants (within 24 hours) will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds.

Virtual: Bibs mail the Monday prior (allow 3–5 days). Missing by race day? Contact elitefeats.com live chat to confirm your address.

COURSE

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

North Shore Juneteenth Association, Inc. is committed to celebrating Juneteenth by centering Black American culture and recognizing the interconnected cultures of the African Diaspora. We use education, storytelling, and community programming to confront racism, elevate Black voices, and inspire social change rooted in truth, equity, and cultural pride.

North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc. is a not-for-profit 501c(3) organization. Your contribution is tax deductible. 100% of your donation goes directly toward program and operating costs.

QUESTIONS

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RESULTS & PHOTOS

LIVE online / email text results and FREE video and same-day finish line pics
Find miscellaneous photos on Facebook @elitefeats

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

You may upload your time and photos starting on Race Day through the following Sunday. This gives you plenty of flexibility to complete your run or walk and record your finish time and selfie.
TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE