MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 Phoenix
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. All paces and ages are welcome (under 18 with a guardian), and you can run or walk.
There is no equipment or setup needed; coordinators are there to support you in a warm, stress-free setting.
What you get (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 available as an optional upgrade for $5 more. They are lightweight and moisture-wicking.
Timing
- Timing is optional: track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc.) and submit it with the easy form to be posted online, or ask our coordinators to keep track of your time.
- No timing chips are used.
Packet pickup
No packet pickup is required. 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
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) are accepted. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can 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: 7:00 AM
- Wave B: 7:30 AM
- Wave C: 8:00 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 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.
Team Glo volunteers
If you want to help put on runs for the community and help people achieve their goals, you can join our team of volunteers by filling out the volunteer form.
Charity initiatives
For every mile you log after the race, we donate $1 to one of the charities we work with. Fundraising is optional.
What your entry includes
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
Phoenix, AZ, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Phoenix
Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of Arizona, and the county seat of Maricopa County in the Salt River Valley. With over 1.6 million residents at the 2020 census, it is the fifth-most populous city in the United States. Its desert climate brings extremely hot summers and mild winters, so late autumn through spring are the best seasons to race.
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