MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 New Jersey
About the race
Join us for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day run, held to honor the legacy of Dr. King and his commitment to justice, equality, and peace.
This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome, whether you run or walk.
There is no equipment or setup needed; coordinators are on hand to support you in a warm, stress-free setting.
Swag bag
- Running T-shirt, shipped to the address you register with (US only)
- Finisher's towel or giveaway
- Finisher's medal
- Digital training pack
- Technical running shirts are optional and can be upgraded for $5 more. They are lightweight and moisture wicking.
Please provide your full, correct US mailing address, including apartment number, and check the spelling. You will receive your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.
Race overview and sell-out notice
The run sells out quickly, and waves close the moment they fill. If waves are sold out, you can sign up for the virtual run option or the wait list.
Packet pickup
- No packet pickup is required. Swag is shipped directly to your address.
- Race bibs are provided on race day.
Race updates
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Late registration
Last-minute registrations (signing up 2 weeks before the race or later) are accepted. Because shipping takes time, your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any appropriate shirt 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 includes a training pack with digital tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place you choose, 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.
Cancellation policy
Last-minute registrations (2 weeks before the race or later) are accepted.
The course
Location
Camden, NJ, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Camden
Camden is a city and the county seat of Camden County in South Jersey, located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Summers are hot and humid while winters are cold, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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