DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. 5K/Unity Run/Walk
- Date Mon 20th January 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Southaven, Mississippi
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the vibrant community of Southaven, DeSoto, for the Annual MLK Jr. 5K/Unity Run/Walk on January 20, 2025! This exciting event celebrates unity and togetherness, bringing together participants from all walks of life to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. What began as a small walk has blossomed into a beloved tradition, now featuring an officially sanctioned 5K run by USA Track and Field.
The event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a noble cause. Proceeds will benefit the Precious Pearls Foundation, helping deserving students, preventing birth defects and infant mortality, and providing essential services to the elderly and veterans. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of camaraderie and celebration! Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation will help foster community spirit and support important local initiatives. Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting experience!
The event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a noble cause. Proceeds will benefit the Precious Pearls Foundation, helping deserving students, preventing birth defects and infant mortality, and providing essential services to the elderly and veterans. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of camaraderie and celebration! Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation will help foster community spirit and support important local initiatives. Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting experience!
Organiser's Description
THE MLK UNITY WALK/5K RUN IS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF SOUTHAVEN AND SUPPORTED BY THE SOUTHAVEN MAYORS OFFICE, MAYORS YOUTH COUNCIL, MAYOR OF WALLS, MAYOR OF OLIVE BRANCH, LOCAL CHURCHES AND CITIZENS OF DESOTO COUNTY. THIS EVENT BEGAN AS A SMALL WALK BUT HAS GROWN INTO AN ANNUAL TRADITION AND SINCE HAS EXPANDED INTO A 5K RUN/UNITY WALK. THE 5K IS NOW AN OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED EVENT OF USA TRACK AND FIELD. _ITS PURPOSE IS TO CELEBRATE UNITY AMONG PEERS AND THE VALUE ADDED BY ASKING ALL ETHNIC GROUPS TO RECOGNIZE THE TIES THAT BIND US ALL TOGETHER WITH PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO WORK TOGETHER AS ONE GROUP._
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PRECIOUS PEARLS FOUNDATION. PROCEEDS WILL ASSIST THE FOUNDATION IN PROVIDING SUPPORT TO DESERVING STUDENTS IN THE DESOTO COUNTY AREA, TO PREVENT BIRTH DEFECT AND INFANT MORTALITY, PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND SUPPORT TO OUR VETERANS. PPF ALSO SUPPORTS OUR CHARITY PARTNER-FEED MY LAMBS.
CONTACT PRECIOUS PEARLS FOUNDATION FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO MAKE IT A FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION OR SCHOOL. [email protected]
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PRECIOUS PEARLS FOUNDATION. PROCEEDS WILL ASSIST THE FOUNDATION IN PROVIDING SUPPORT TO DESERVING STUDENTS IN THE DESOTO COUNTY AREA, TO PREVENT BIRTH DEFECT AND INFANT MORTALITY, PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND SUPPORT TO OUR VETERANS. PPF ALSO SUPPORTS OUR CHARITY PARTNER-FEED MY LAMBS.
CONTACT PRECIOUS PEARLS FOUNDATION FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO MAKE IT A FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION OR SCHOOL. [email protected]
Races
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5K Run/Walk - Snowden Grove
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 20th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$38.10
The check-in location has changed to the Forever Young Senior Centers Multipurpose Room at at 3335 Pine Tar Alley. -
Unity Walk for MLK
Mon 20th January 2025 (8:45AM EST)
Free
The check-in location has changed to the Forever Young Senior Centers Multipurpose Room at at 3335 Pine Tar Alley.
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DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. 5K/Unity Run/Walk