MLK Celebration 5K Fitness Walk/Run - Columbia
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About the race
The MLK Celebration is the 37th annual fitness walk/run held in Columbia on January 16, 2027. The event is organized by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Omicron Iota Lambda Chapter, and is sponsored by the Omicron Iota Lambda Foundation and local partners.
The event format is a 5K fitness walk/run. The in-person 5K run is timed and includes a performance shirt. Registrations follow a tiered fee schedule: $30 for registrations by October 1, 2026; $35 for registrations by December 1, 2026; and $40 for registrations between December 1, 2026 and January 16, 2027. Participants who register by January 1, 2027 are guaranteed their preferred shirt size.
Packet pickup is available early from January 11 through January 15, 2027, between 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM at Strictly Running, 2515 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205. The event location is MLK Park, 2300 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205. Registration is handled through the local race provider Strictly Running.
The description focuses on event structure, registration options, packet pickup logistics, and the host organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
