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MLK 5K
MLK 5K is a 5K event held in San Antonio, Texas. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, January 17, 2027.
- Race day
- January 17, 2027
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, January 17, 2027
- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
About the MLK 5K
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” The Young Men’s Leadership Academy 5K Run is a fundraising event presented by the school to help raise funds for the academy, as well as a demonstration of their support for Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of resilience and equality. Young Men’s Leadership Academy is the first all-boys public school in San Antonio. Our mis…
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MLK 5K: common questions
- When is the MLK 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, January 17, 2027.
- Where is the MLK 5K held?
- In San Antonio, Texas.
- What distances does the MLK 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the MLK 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the MLK 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $12 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the MLK 5K start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
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