MLK Day 5K/10K Drum Run - Birmingham

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Gathering the diverse groups in our beloved community to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood with fellowship and fitness.

🎉 Event Details

• Date & Time: January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
• Location: 1700 4th Ave North, Birmingham, AL
• Categories: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 5K (USATF CERTIFIED #AL24029JE), 10K (USATF CERTIFIED #AL24030JE)
• Format: In-Person & Virtual participation

🥁 Community Engagement

Race participants come from diverse populations that include all demographics, ages, races, cultures, genders, and creed to celebrate the meaning of the holiday in a fun and fitness way. Annually, the race features a lineup of drumline musicians from Birmingham area schools and organizations that will perform along the full race course to motivate runners and walkers as they make their way. Also, each drumline will receive a donation to their band booster association.

🎯 Event Highlights

• Safety: We will provide a safe event which will include a warm-up, music, and timing.
• Goodies: Fantastic sponsors and the race goodie bag including the official MLK DAY 5K Drum Run shirt for all race entrants.
• Inspiration: Great inspiration that makes this holiday great!
• Team Registration: If you are a nonprofit, church group, school org, foundation or community group please register as a team and receive $5.00 back for every registered team member for your organization's community efforts.

🌐 Registration & Contact

The race website www.mlkday5kbham.com is available for registration, volunteer sign up, and sponsorship. For more information please contact us via email info@leftoverenergy.com or at 470-444-9844.

✨ Core Values

INSPIRE - FITNESS - FELLOWSHIP