DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. Unity Walk/5K
- Date Mon 19th January 2026
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location Southaven, Mississippi
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the community for the DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. Unity Walk/5K on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Southaven, DeSoto. This vibrant event celebrates unity and promotes collaboration among diverse ethnic groups, encouraging participants to come together as one. What started as a simple walk has blossomed into an annual tradition, now featuring an officially sanctioned 5K run by USA Track and Field.
The Unity Walk/5K aims to raise awareness and funds for the Precious Pearls Foundation, which supports local students, helps prevent birth defects and infant mortality, and provides vital services for the elderly and veterans. Join us in making a positive impact while enjoying a day of camaraderie, fitness, and community spirit. Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause and celebrate togetherness!
The Unity Walk/5K aims to raise awareness and funds for the Precious Pearls Foundation, which supports local students, helps prevent birth defects and infant mortality, and provides vital services for the elderly and veterans. Join us in making a positive impact while enjoying a day of camaraderie, fitness, and community spirit. Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause and celebrate togetherness!
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 19th January 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$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 19th January 2026 (8:30AM CST)
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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