San Diego MLK 5K
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About the race
San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run is an event taking place in Balboa Park, San Diego on 01/16/2027. The event marks MLK weekend and highlights the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by promoting health, fitness, and community participation.
Distances offered include:
- 3.1 miles 5K walk / fun run through Balboa Park.
- 1 mile cruiser through Balboa Park.
- Virtual 3.1 miles option to complete any time and any place during race week.
The in-person course starts and finishes near the corner of El Prado and Balboa Drive and is described as a scenic route through Balboa Park. Timing is offered for timed participants and chip race timing is included for those registered. Registration includes an official event shirt, a medal, and a race bib. A school pricing option is available and is intended to be free for school age participants.
Virtual participants receive the event shirt and medal by mail within two weeks of the event date and may submit results to the virtual leaderboard. Race packet pickup is available on Friday 01/15 at a location to be determined and is also available on race day at onsite check-in.
The event supports the San Diego Alpha Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that works with the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
