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
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+
3.10686 Miles: T-Shirt Size
1 Miles: T-Shirt Size
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.10686 Miles | $35.00 | Feb 16 | Apr 30 |
| $40.00 | May 1 | Jun 10 | |
| $45.00 | Jun 11 | Jun 14 | |
| 1 Miles | $35.00 | Feb 16 | Apr 30 |
| $40.00 | May 1 | Jun 10 | |
| $45.00 | Jun 11 | Jun 14 |
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)
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 273 | 30:59 | 17:47 |
| 2024 | 250 | 30:32 | 17:58 |
| 2023 | 169 | 35:58 | 17:37 |
| 2022 | 50 | 31:02 | 22:28 |
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