The Best Races - Camden
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About the race
The MLK Jr. Freedom Run is a running event held on January 16, 2027, at Wiggins Waterfront Park on Riverside Drive in Camden, New Jersey. The event is scheduled on Martin Luther King Jr Day and is described as a gathering to honor Dr. King and his commitment to justice, equality, and peace.
The event offers multiple participation options and a virtual alternative. It is organized in waves with limited capacity per wave, and the organizers describe it as a smaller, private group run with coordinator support on race day.
Distances and event options:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon 13.1
- Virtual run option
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Timing is optional for participants; no timing chips are used. Runners may track their time with personal apps and submit results for posting. Swag and finish items are provided: a running T-shirt shipped to a US mailing address, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee. Race bibs are provided on race day and final event details and course maps are communicated by email before the event. The event also offers online results and a certificate of completion, plus an invitation to join local running clubs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
