MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Jan 16, 2027 - Saturday

1mi, 5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Fun Run

Race Information

Join the Best Races' annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Run! Gather and honor the legacy of Dr. King and his enduring commitment to justice, equality, and peace. Together, you can honor Dr. King’s dream and inspire one another to continue striving for a better world. Run with purpose and passion! 

Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds. Best Races runs keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. Whether it's a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run, you'll get the warmth of a hometown event.

Fall/Winter 026 is here.

Ciele Athletics COOLmatic | EXP DIAMAfleece™ and Sorino | HC™ fabrics move with you, regulating temperature from your first step to your last.

Available at your local run retailer, and online. Available now.

Seasons change. Commitment doesn’t. The cold moves fast. It won’t wait for you to catch up. everybody run.

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Race Facts

Race Size: 100 - 500

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: No

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