MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
In 76 days
Kansas City, MO
Mill Creek Park (Course Map will be emailed)
Typically 23–38°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
27–41°F
dry
2025
31–37°F
dry
2024
-5–14°F
dry
2023
44–56°F
rain
2022
16–35°F
dry
2021
28–36°F
dry
2020
14–29°F
dry
2019
27–34°F
dry
2018
-2–13°F
dry
2017
33–53°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: 2027-01-16
- Location: Mill Creek Park, Kansas City, MO
- Distances: 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon
- Registration: Sign up here
Event Purpose
- Honoring Legacy: Join in our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Run!
- Message of Justice: Gather to honor the legacy of Dr. King and his enduring commitment to justice, equality, and peace.
- Reflection: As we lace up our shoes and hit the pavement, let’s reflect on his powerful message of love and resilience.
- Social Change: This event is not just about fitness: it’s a celebration of community, a call to action for social change.
Event Experience
- Personal Touch: Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds.
- Community Focus: We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory.
- Warm Atmosphere: You'll get the warmth of a hometown event.
- Run with Purpose: Together, we can honor Dr. King’s dream and inspire one another to continue striving for a better world. Let’s run with purpose and passion!
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