Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 5K Run/Walk

  • Date Mon 20th January 2025
  • Location Miami, Florida
  • Price $29.50 - $34.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 5K Run/Walk on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the MLK Metrorail Station in Miami, Miami-Dade. This vibrant event, which has become a cherished tradition in the community, celebrates the legacy of Dr. King while promoting equality and social justice. Registration kicks off at 6:30 AM, with a warm-up session at 7:30 AM and the race starting promptly at 8:00 AM.

Whether you're an experienced runner or a first-time participant, this race welcomes everyone to come together in the spirit of unity and empowerment. Proceeds from the event will benefit Women of H.O.P.E., an organization dedicated to assisting individuals battling autoimmune diseases. Participants will receive race t-shirts, and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. Bring your family for a day filled with fun, prizes, and community spirit as we honor Dr. King's vision for a better world!

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 WOMEN OF H.O.P.E. (HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PROMOTING EDUCATION)! THIS GREAT ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS BATTLING AUTO IMMUNE DISEASES IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING HAIR PROSTHESES (WIGS).

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

  • 5K Adults

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 20th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $34.50

  • 5k Students (18 & Under)

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 20th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $29.50

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6205 NW 27th Ave, Miami, 33147, FL, United States

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