The Best Races - Seattle
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MLK Freedom Run 5K / 10K / 13.1 : Seattle
The MLK Freedom Run takes place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way Southwest, Seattle, Washington. The event is held to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and frames the run as a community gathering focused on reflection and social action. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon (13.1)
- Virtual run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Event format, services, and fees
The event is organized as smaller, capped waves that fill on a first-come, first-serve basis; a virtual option is available. Timing is optional and there are no timing chips; participants may track and submit times using personal apps or request coordinator assistance. Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration; race bibs are provided on race day. Pack contents include a running t-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Technical shirt upgrades are available for an additional fee. Final race updates and course maps are emailed the Wednesday before the race. Registration fees listed on the event page include (examples): 5K $41.48, 10K $46.91, Half-marathon $50.17, Virtual run $41.48, Family 1 Mile $39.31. Fundraising is optional; post-race miles logged are eligible for a $1-per-mile donation to event charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.