Facing Race is back! This time in Raleigh, NC — November 12-14, 2026.

How much does it cost to attend Facing Race?

Our ticket structure for Facing Race 2026 is designed to cater to various participants, ensuring that everyone can be a part of this essential conference.

Ticket Grid 

Ticket Type

Early Bird Price (10% off)

Sale Ends 

March 16th, 11:59 PM PST

Regular Price

Sale Ends 

October 1st, 11:59 PM PST

Late Bird Price (20% increase)

Late Fee in effect October 12th at 11:59 PM PST

Trailblazer

-

$2,800

 

Supporter

-

$1,250

 

Sustainer

$720

$800

$1,000

Connector

$540

$600

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Community

-

$100

-

Student

-

$200

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Day Pass

-

$300

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Trailblazer Ticket: This contributing ticket level covers the cost of ONE General Admission Ticket (for the purchaser) and helps Race Forward cover up to FIVE Subsidized Tickets. Thank you for sponsoring new participants to join the Facing Race community. The $2,800 is tax-deductible in the US to the extent permitted by law.

Supporter Ticket: This contributing ticket level covers the cost of ONE General Admission Ticket (for the purchaser) and helps Race Forward cover up to TWO Subsidized Tickets.Thank you for sponsoring new participants to join the Facing Race community. The $1,250.00 is tax-deductible in the US to the extent permitted by law.

Sustainer Ticket: If you are attending a Facing Race as part of an organization/ institution, or generate a sustainable income. This is the ticket level for you.

Connector Ticket: This discounted “general admission” ticket option is for independent racial justice professionals, organizers, freelancers, and activists who are covering the registration cost out of pocket and not an organizational budget.

Community Ticket: This “subsidized” general admission ticket is reserved for LOCAL (living in the host city) members of our Black and/or Indigenous community with low to no income who meet one or more of the following criteria: 

  • Currently unemployed
  • Youth/minors (under 18 years old)
  • Undergraduate or young adults (under 21 years old)
  • Trans/transgender/non-binary
  • Living with disabilities

Student: This discounted student ticket is available to individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.

Day Pass: This ticket tier admits only on the selected day and does not include admission to the entire Facing Race Conference.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN REGISTERING SOMEONE WHO IS 18 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER? Contact us directly at [email protected].

For media passes, please contact [email protected].