MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 Atlanta
About the race
This annual run honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to justice, equality, and peace.
It is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave, and all paces and ages (under 18 with a guardian) are welcome to 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 shirt (optional): lightweight, moisture-wicking, upgrade for $5 more.
Packet pickup and bibs
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.
When will I get my swag?
You will receive your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.
Race updates
A final update with final details and course maps is emailed the Wednesday before the race.
Late registration
Late registrations are accepted for those signing up two weeks before the race. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run, so you may wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race.
Wave times
Email [email protected] with your desired wave time. 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. Coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave.
Virtual run option
The virtual run includes a training pack with digital tools. It 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, $1 is donated to one of the charities the organizer works with.
Timing
- Optional timing: track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc.) and submit it with the online form to be posted online, or ask our coordinators to keep track of your time.
- No timing chips are used.
The course
Location
Decatur, GA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Decatur
Decatur is the largest city in and the county seat of Morgan County, Alabama, USA, located on the banks of Wheeler Lake along the Tennessee River. Known as The River City, it had a population of 57,938 at the 2020 census. The humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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