MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN Diego
About the race
Join us for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day run, honoring 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 are welcome, 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
- Optional technical running shirt, a lightweight, moisture-wicking shirt, upgrade for $5 more
Timing
- Timing is optional. You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc.) and submit it with our online form to be posted online, or ask our coordinators to keep track of your time.
- No timing chips are used.
Packet pickup and swag delivery
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.
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. 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 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. Keep running: for every mile you log after the race, we donate $1 to one of the charities we work with.
Cancellation policy
Late registrations are accepted up to 2 weeks before the race.
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
San Diego, CA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: San Diego
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, next to the Mexican border, known for its beaches, parks and canyon-cut mesas. The climate is mild year-round, with warm, dry summers, mild winters and most of the modest rain falling between December and March. Coastal areas are cooled by the ocean and often by a marine layer, especially during May gray and June gloom, while inland areas swing more in temperature. Downtown averages about 10 °C January lows and 26 °C August highs. Conditions suit racing for much of the year, with inland courses warmer than the coast.
Know from the athletes
Good to know
Can I run or walk?
All paces and ages are welcome, and you can run or walk.
Do I need a guardian if I am under 18?
Athletes under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
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