The Best Races - Sacramento
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MLK Jr. Freedom Run - Sacramento
The event is an annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day run held at Sutter's Landing Regional Park on 28th Street in Sacramento, California. It offers multiple distances, an in-person group format with capped waves, and a virtual participation option.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon 13.1 miles
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The format is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave and waves filled on a first come, first serve basis. Timing is optional; participants may use personal tracking apps and submit times for online posting. No timing chips are used. Race bibs are provided on race day. Coordinators remain available for several hours after the first wave.
Registered participants receive mailed swag for US addresses including a running T-shirt, 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. Online results and a certificate of completion are provided. Packet pickup is not required because swag is shipped; shirts are typically mailed the week of the race, though late registrants may receive shirts after the event.
The event includes a virtual training pack, team and sponsorship opportunities, volunteer roles, and a charity initiative that donates one dollar for each mile logged after the race. Registration fees vary by distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
