San Diego MLK 5K
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Event overview
The San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026, in San Diego, CA (Embarcadero, 1492 N Harbor Dr). The event is presented by the San Diego Alpha Foundation (a 501(c)(3) organization) and marks MLK weekend with walking and running options. Event formats listed include a 5K walk / fun run, a 1 Mile Cruiser Walk / Run, a virtual 5K option, and a "School Youth Free" option that is free for ages 1–19. Standard registration fees for in-person and virtual entries are shown as $40. Registration closes January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm PST. Race registration includes an official shirt, medal, runners bib, and chip race timing for the timed event.
Course, timing and logistics
The 5K is a scenic 3.1-mile course along Harbor Drive, crossing into Seaport Village and returning to the start/finish area near the corner of Harbor Dr. and Ash, near Waterfront Park. The 1-mile course follows a similar route along Harbor Drive and Seaport Village and is listed as untimed. A virtual option allows participants to complete their distance during race week; shirts and medals for virtual entrants will be mailed within two weeks of the event date. Race packet pickup is listed for Friday, January 16 (3:00pm - 8:00pm) at Neighborhood House Association, 5660 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA, with additional day-of pickup available during onsite check-in. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
