In 76 days · Sat, Jan 16, 2027
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When
Saturday, January 16th, 2027
Where
G.R. Herberger Park (Course Map will be emailed), Phoenix AZ
Distances
5K · 10K · Half
Typical weather
44–65°F · low rain risk
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2026
47–74°F
dry
2025
49–72°F
dry
2024
37–67°F
dry
2023
50–56°F
rain
2022
48–73°F
dry
2021
45–78°F
dry
2020
47–65°F
dry
2019
49–65°F
dry
2018
49–71°F
dry
2017
49–61°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1
- Date: 2027-01-16
- Location: G.R. Herberger Park, Phoenix, AZ
- Course Map: Will be emailed
Race Description
- Purpose: Join in our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Run!
- Legacy: We 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.
- Community: This event is not just about fitness: it’s a celebration of community, a call to action for social change, and a reminder of the work still to be done.
Join Us
- Inspiration: Together, we can honor Dr. King’s dream and inspire one another to continue striving for a better world.
- Running: Let’s run with purpose and passion!
- Atmosphere: Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds.
- Experience: We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory.
Race Options
- Distance Choices: 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run.
- Community Feel: You'll get the warmth of a hometown event.
Learn More
- Registration: Sign up here.
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