DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. Unity Walk/5K
- Date Mon 20th January 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Southaven, Mississippi
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the vibrant community of Southaven, DeSoto County for the Annual MLK Jr. Unity Walk/5K on Monday, January 20, 2025! This uplifting event celebrates unity and inclusivity, inviting participants from all backgrounds to come together for a day of fellowship and fitness. Originally starting as a small walk, the MLK Unity Walk has blossomed into a popular annual tradition that now features a USA Track and Field sanctioned 5K run, making it an exciting opportunity for runners and walkers alike.
The event not only promotes a spirit of togetherness but also supports a noble cause. Proceeds will benefit the Precious Pearls Foundation, which provides essential services to students, the elderly, and veterans in the DeSoto County area, while also working to prevent birth defects and infant mortality. Engage in this meaningful community experience and help raise awareness for local initiatives. Don’t miss out on this inspiring day of unity—mark your calendars and be part of something special!
The event not only promotes a spirit of togetherness but also supports a noble cause. Proceeds will benefit the Precious Pearls Foundation, which provides essential services to students, the elderly, and veterans in the DeSoto County area, while also working to prevent birth defects and infant mortality. Engage in this meaningful community experience and help raise awareness for local initiatives. Don’t miss out on this inspiring day of unity—mark your calendars and be part of something special!
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 - 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 (9:00AM 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. Unity Walk/5K