MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN Antonio
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, and waves sell out quickly. We close each wave once it fills.
All paces and ages are welcome, and you may run or walk. There is no equipment or setup needed; coordinators are on hand 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
- Optional technical running shirt, a lightweight, moisture-wicking shirt that can be upgraded for $5 more
Packet pickup and swag delivery
There is no packet pickup. Swag is shipped directly to your address, so please 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 and late registration
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Late registrations are accepted up to 2 weeks before the race. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run, so you can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race.
Wave times
Waves are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email us your desired wave time at [email protected].
- 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. 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.
Volunteering
If you are interested in helping put on runs for the community, you can join our team of volunteers through the volunteer form.
Charity initiatives
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.
What your entry includes
Cancellation policy
Late registrations are accepted up to 2 weeks before the race.
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
San Antonio, TX, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: San Antonio
San Antonio is the second-most populous city in Texas, located in the southern part of the state and serving as the county seat of Bexar County. Its name, Spanish for Saint Anthony, was given by a Spanish expedition in 1691, and it had 1.43 million residents at the 2020 census. Summers are hot and humid with mild winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
Know from the athletes
Good to know
Can I run with a guardian?
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
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