MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 Denver/Aurora
About the race
Join our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day run to honor the legacy of Dr. King and his enduring commitment to justice, equality, and peace.
This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. Waves close as soon as they fill, so the run may sell out quickly.
All paces and ages are welcome, and you can run or walk. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. There is no equipment or setup needed; our coordinators are there to support you in a warm, stress-free setting.
Swag bag contents
- Running T-shirt, shipped to the address you register with (US only)
- Finisher's towel or giveaway
- Finisher's medal
- Digital training pack
Packet pickup and swag delivery
There is no packet pickup. Swag is shipped directly to your address, so provide your full, correct US mailing address, including apartment number, and check the spelling. Race bibs are provided on race day.
You will receive your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.
Race updates
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Late registration
Registrations made 2 weeks before the race are accepted. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run, so you can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race.
Wave times
Email us your desired wave time at [email protected]. Waves are filled on a first come, first served basis.
- Wave A: 7:30 AM
- Wave B: 8:00 AM
- Wave C: 8:30 AM
Late runners can run upon arrival. Our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave.
Virtual run option
The virtual run offers a training pack with digital tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing, using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal.
Charity fundraising
Fundraising is optional. For every mile you log after the race, we donate $1 to one of the charities we work with.
Timing
- Timing is optional. You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc.) and submit it with our easy form to be posted online, or ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
- No timing chips are used.
The course
Location
Aurora, CO, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Aurora
Aurora is a home rule city spread across Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties in Colorado and is a principal city of the Denver metropolitan area. It is the third-most populous city in the state and sits within the Front Range Urban Corridor. The climate is semi-arid with sunny days, cold winters, and warm summers marked by afternoon thunderstorms, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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