Celebrate Juneteenth with Blackbird and Sharp Signs with movement.
Hosted by Blackbird Revolt in partnership with The Loppet Foundation, Sharp Signs, Cool Runnings, and Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls
Happy Juneteenth! Join us for Freedom in Motion, a community run, ride, and celebration.
We’ll begin at Blackbird Revolt and make our way through Minneapolis with multiple route options for all experience levels. Along the way, we’ll regroup at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead Building before continuing toward Sharp Signs, where we’ll celebrate together.
Route Options
8-Mile Run
- Run from Blackbird Revolt to Sharp Signs
- 20-minute rest at Theodore Wirth Trailhead Building
- Two pace groups available
8-Mile Bike Ride
- Bike from Blackbird Revolt to Sharp Signs
- 20-minute rest at Theodore Wirth Trailhead Building
4-Mile Run + 4-Mile Bike Option
- Run from Blackbird Revolt to the Theodore Wirth Trailhead Building
- 20 minute rest at Theodore Wirth Trailhead Building
- Bike from the Trailhead Building to Sharp Signs
- If you are bringing your bike for this option, please park your bike at the Trailhead Building before we start.
What to Expect
- Free bike rentals available (limited quantity)
- BYOBike encouraged
- Music by DJ Awa
- Photos by Graham Tolbert
- Coffee and post-ride celebration at Sharp Signs
If you’d rather just join for the celebration afterward, you’re welcome to meet us at Sharp Signs for the kickback.
Bike Rentals
We encourage participants to bring their own bikes if possible. A limited number of free bike rentals are available, and all riders requesting a rental must complete the bike rental form during registration.
Transportation
Please consider carpooling, biking, or using public transportation to get to the event.
Waiver Information
All participants must complete the waiver before participating in the event.