MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 Tampa
About the race
This is the 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 are welcome (under 18 with a guardian), whether you run or walk.
There is no equipment or setup needed, and coordinators are on hand to support you in a warm, stress-free setting.
Race swag and shirts
- 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 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
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Late registration
Registrations made 2 weeks before the race or later are accepted. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run, so you can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race.
Wave times and start
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. 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.
Volunteering
If you want to help put on runs for the community, you can join our team of volunteers by filling out the volunteer form.
Charity initiatives
Keep running. For every mile you log after the race, we donate $1 to one of the charities we work with. Fundraising is optional.
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 help keep track of your time.
- No timing chips are used.
What your entry includes
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
Tampa, FL, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Tampa
Tampa is a city on the Gulf Coast of Florida, USA, and the county seat of Hillsborough County, on the north shore of Tampa Bay. It is the third-most populous city in Florida. Summers are hot, humid and wet, so winter and spring are the best seasons to race.
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