MLK 5K 2026

  • Date Sun 18th January 2026
  • Time 9:00AM CST
  • Location San Antonio, Texas
  • Price $15.25
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the MLK 5K on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in beautiful San Antonio, Bexar, as we celebrate the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. This spirited fundraising event, hosted at MLK Park located at 3503 Martin Luther King Dr, will kick off at 9:00 AM. Participants of all levels are encouraged to take part in this inspiring 5K run, which embodies Dr. King's message of resilience and equality.

The Young Men's Leadership Academy is proud to host this event, with all proceeds directly supporting student programming at San Antonio's first all-boys public school. Take advantage of the early registration fee of just $12 before December 12, 2025, or register for $20 until December 31. Day-of registration will be available for $25, so be sure to secure your spot early! Each participant will receive a timed race bib and have the chance to win medals for the fastest times in each age group. We can't wait to see you at the starting line, capturing your incredible moments and achievements!

Organiser's Description

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward. The Young Mens Leadership Academy 5K Run is a fundraising event presented by the school to help raise funds for the academy, as well as a demonstration of their support for Martin Luther King Jr.s message of resilience and equality. Young Mens Leadership Academy is the first all-boys public school in San Antonio. Our mission is to develop young men into highly effective scholars, thinkers, and leaders by providing a high-quality comprehensive educational and social experience leading to a distinguished high school graduation plan. 100% of proceeds from our event fund student programming.

We are back and excited to see all of you at the starting line this year! As always we look forward to seeing your photos, videos and of course, those incredible times that you post!!

When you sign up this year you will receive

Timed RACE BIB
Race Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

Race Time: 9:00am

Race Location:
MLK Park - 3503 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78220

Race Fee(s): - no refunds!
$12 registration through December 12th, 2025;

Registration increases to $20 on December 13th, 2025

Day of Registration will be $25, so save yourself some time and money, register today.

(DONATIONS ENTHUSIASTICALLY ACCEPTED)

Medals for Fastest time in each age group!!

PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT:

Young Men's Leadership Academy

415 GABRIEL ST. SATX 78202. (in the back of the school where the Tennis Courts and Back Parking lot are located, opposite side of the apartments)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH FROM 4PM - 6PM

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17TH FROM 9AM - 11AM

If you do not pick up on Friday/Saturday, you MAY PICK UP SUNDAY JAN. 18TH BEFORE THE RACE. To make the line move efficiently HAVE YOUR BIB NUMBER READY. If you do not know your Bib Number, you can go to the Race Website and click "find Participant" this will pull up your name and the BIB Number will be the first column.

Races

  • MLK 5K Run/Walk - 11th Anniversary

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & MLK 5k Custom Shirt - Designed by YMLA Students

    Sun 18th January 2026 (9:00AM CST)

    $15.25

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MLK Park, 3503 Martin Luther King Dr,, San Antonio, 78220, TX, United States

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