Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 5K Run/Walk
- Date Mon 20th January 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Miami, Florida
- Price $29.50 - $34.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 5K Run/Walk on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the MLK Metrorail Station in Miami, Miami-Dade! This historic event is the longest-running MLK Day race in the region, celebrating the legacy of Dr. King while bringing together a diverse community in the spirit of equality and social justice. With registration kicking off at 6:30 AM, participants can warm up at 7:30 AM before the exhilarating shotgun start at 8:00 AM.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event welcomes everyone to experience a memorable race day filled with excitement and purpose. Proceeds from the race benefit the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, a mentoring program dedicated to uplifting our youth. Bring the whole family to enjoy various prizes, giveaways, and race t-shirts for all participants! Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group, adding an extra incentive to lace up your running shoes. Don't miss out on this empowering event in the heart of Miami!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event welcomes everyone to experience a memorable race day filled with excitement and purpose. Proceeds from the race benefit the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, a mentoring program dedicated to uplifting our youth. Bring the whole family to enjoy various prizes, giveaways, and race t-shirts for all participants! Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group, adding an extra incentive to lace up your running shoes. Don't miss out on this empowering event in the heart of Miami!
Organiser's Description
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 5K RUN/WALK EVENT DETAILS AND SCHEDULE:
DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025
LOCATION: MLK METRORAIL STATION 6205 NW 27TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33142
REGISTRATION: 6:30AM
WARMUP: 7:30AM
SHOTGUN START: 8:00AM
AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS: 10:30AM
THE LONGEST RUNNING MLK DAY RACE IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOSTED BY THE PROGRESSIVE OFFICERS CLUB, INC. THIS HISTORIC RACE TAKES PLACE IN THE STREETS OF MIAMI IN CELEBRATION OF DR. KING'S LEGACY. THIS EXCITING EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE COMMUNITY, PROMOTING EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER OR JUST STARTING OUT, THIS RACE IS FOR EVERYONE! JOIN US ON MLK DAY FOR A MEMORABLE AND EMPOWERING RACE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF MIAMI.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL BENEFIT THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT, WHICH IS A MENTORING PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE SUPPORT NECESSARY TO RECLAIM OUR YOUTH.
BRING YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY, AS WE HAVE VARIOUS PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS! RACE T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, AND MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP.
_THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION!_
DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025
LOCATION: MLK METRORAIL STATION 6205 NW 27TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33142
REGISTRATION: 6:30AM
WARMUP: 7:30AM
SHOTGUN START: 8:00AM
AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS: 10:30AM
THE LONGEST RUNNING MLK DAY RACE IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOSTED BY THE PROGRESSIVE OFFICERS CLUB, INC. THIS HISTORIC RACE TAKES PLACE IN THE STREETS OF MIAMI IN CELEBRATION OF DR. KING'S LEGACY. THIS EXCITING EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE COMMUNITY, PROMOTING EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER OR JUST STARTING OUT, THIS RACE IS FOR EVERYONE! JOIN US ON MLK DAY FOR A MEMORABLE AND EMPOWERING RACE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF MIAMI.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL BENEFIT THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT, WHICH IS A MENTORING PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE SUPPORT NECESSARY TO RECLAIM OUR YOUTH.
BRING YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY, AS WE HAVE VARIOUS PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS! RACE T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, AND MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP.
_THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION!_
Races
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5K Adults
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 20th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$34.50
CLOSED -
5k Students (18 & Under)
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 20th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$29.50
CLOSED
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