Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 5k Run/Walk
Monday, January 15, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM EST
Miami, Florida
$29.50–$34.50 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 5K Run/Walk on Monday, January 15, 2024, in beautiful Miami, Miami-Dade, at the MLK Metrorail Station located at 6205 NW 27th Avenue. This historic race celebrates the legacy of Dr. King and brings together a vibrant community dedicated to promoting equality and social justice. The event kicks off with registration at 6:30 AM, followed by a warmup at 7:30 AM and the exciting shotgun start at 8:00 AM.
Whether you’re an experienced runner or a first-time participant, this race is open to everyone and promises an empowering experience for all. Enjoy a fun-filled day with your family, featuring prizes, giveaways, and race t-shirts for all participants. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group, making it a competitive yet friendly environment. Proceeds from this year’s race will support Women of H.O.P.E., a fantastic organization dedicated to assisting individuals battling autoimmune diseases. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy while promoting health and community spirit—mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
Whether you’re an experienced runner or a first-time participant, this race is open to everyone and promises an empowering experience for all. Enjoy a fun-filled day with your family, featuring prizes, giveaways, and race t-shirts for all participants. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group, making it a competitive yet friendly environment. Proceeds from this year’s race will support Women of H.O.P.E., a fantastic organization dedicated to assisting individuals battling autoimmune diseases. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy while promoting health and community spirit—mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
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5k Adults
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EST
$34.50
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5k Students (18 & Under)
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EST
$29.50
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!_
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!_
Location
6205 NW 27th Ave, Miami, 33147, FL, United States
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 5k Run/Walk
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