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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LAS VEGAS
The MLK Jr. Freedom Run is scheduled for January 16, 2027 at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign on Las Vegas Boulevard South. The event is held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is presented as a community run to honor Dr. King’s legacy and the values of justice, equality, and service.
This is a smaller, wave-based group run with a cap per wave; waves close when they fill and a waitlist and virtual option are available. Timing is optional and there are no timing chips; participants may track time with personal apps or request assistance from coordinators. Packet pickup is handled by shipping swag to the registrant’s US mailing address; race bibs are provided on race day.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 Half marathon
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual Run
Included items and services reported by the organizer include a running T-shirt shipped in the US, a finisher’s towel or giveaway, a finisher’s medal, a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion, and an invitation to local running clubs. Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade for an additional $5. The event notes charity initiatives where miles logged after the race may generate donations to partner charities; fundraising is optional. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
