DeSoto County MLK Jr. Unity
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DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. Unity Walk/5K
The DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. Unity Walk/5K is an annual community event held on 01/18/2027 that combines a timed 5K run and a one-mile unity walk. The event developed from a small walk into a regular community tradition and now includes both running and walking options.
Organizers and supporters include the City of Southaven, the Southaven Mayor’s office, the Mayor’s Youth Council, the mayors of Walls and Olive Branch, local churches, and citizens of DeSoto County. Proceeds support the Precious Pearls Foundation and assist its work in supporting deserving students in DeSoto County, preventing birth defects and infant mortality, providing services to the elderly, and supporting veterans. The foundation also supports the charity partner Feed My Lambs.
Logistics and entry details:
- 5K Run (Snowden Grove)
- 1 Mile Unity Walk
Check-in is at the Forever Young Senior Center’s Multipurpose Room, located behind the Parks & Recreation offices at 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672. Registration for the 5K opens on 06/22/2026 and closes on 01/10/2027; the published registration fee for the 5K is $35.00. The event is described as a community observance focused on unity among different ethnic groups and collective civic support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
