The Best Races - Midtown Memphis
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About the race
MLK Jr. Freedom Run takes place on January 16, 2027 at Riverwalk in Memphis, TN. The event is presented as an annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day run to honor Dr. King.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half marathon)
- Family 1 Mile
- Virtual run option
The event uses a wave format with a cap per wave; waves close when they fill. Organizers describe the run as a smaller, private group format that accommodates running and walking for all paces and ages (under 18 must be with a guardian). Timing is optional and no timing chips are used; participants may track times with an app or request that coordinators help record results. Virtual participants receive a digital training pack and can submit results to receive a medal.
Swag and race materials include a running T-shirt shipped within the US, a finisher towel or giveaway, a finisher medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. Race bibs are provided on race day and participant shirts are shipped to the address used at registration, with shirts arriving the week of the race for on-time registrants. Optional technical shirts are available for an additional fee. The event includes charity initiatives, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, and registration fee tiers for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
