Tennessee · Half Marathon · 5K · 10K
MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS is a half marathon, 5K, 10K and 1 Mile event held in Memphis, Tennessee. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027.
- Race day
- January 16, 2027
- Location
- Memphis, TN
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- thebestraces.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CST
About the MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
Join in our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Run! Today, we gather to honor the legacy of Dr. King and his enduring commitment to justice, equality, and peace. As we lace up our shoes and hit the pavement, let’s reflect on his powerful message of love and resilience. This event is not just about fitness; it’s a celebration of community, a call to action for social change, and a reminder of the work still to be done. Together, we can honor Dr. King’s dream and inspire one another to continue st…
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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS: common questions
- When is the MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027.
- Where is the MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS held?
- In Memphis, Tennessee.
- What distances does the MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K, 10K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $42 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS start?
- 7:30 AM CST.
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