The ML5K CommUnity Run (5K Run/Walk)

🏃‍♀️ The ML5K CommUnity Run/Walk

📅 Saturday, January 17th 2026

🕘 9:00 AM 5K Run/Walk Start Time

PLEASE NOTE: 11:59 PM, Sunday, January 11th 2026 Is the LAST DAY we can GUARANTEE Your T-shirt Size!!!!! So Please REGISTER TODAY!!!

🌟 Event Overview

Please make plans to join us for this very special event…the 3rd. Annual Running of the “ML5K CommUnity Run” The race--in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--is meant to bring our community together, not only in recognition of Dr. King, but also in an effort to promote health and wellness in our own little corner of the world on this very special day! Each year, proceeds from the race will benefit an individual or individuals experiencing health challenges, providing support for medical bills and related expenses. Additionally, proceeds will serve to benefit the MLK Bartow County Scholarship Fund, furthering education in the Bartow County community.

2026 Brings us a NEW and exciting Race Route utilizing Downtown Cartersville Streets and the Iconic MLK Drive! So lace up and plan to join us on this new fast-moving route!

📝 Registration Information

• Pre-Race Registration: $30 (through January 11th)
• Race Day Registration Fee: $40
• Guarantee: Register early to guarantee lower rates and your T-shirt size!

📅 Race Day Schedule of Events

• 7:45 AM: Race Day Registration / Packet Pick-up Opens
• 8:55 AM: Pre-Race Announcements
• 9:00 AM: 5K Start Time!
• 9:50 AM: 1K Kids Fun Run Start Time!
• 10:15 AM: Awards Presentation

📦 Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pick-up will be held Friday, January 16th, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Big Peach Running Company of Cartersville. Located at 402 E. Church St., Cartersville, GA 30121.

🏆 5K Awards

5K Awards will be given to the following:

• Top 3: Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
• Top Master's: Male and Top Master's Female Winners
• Age Categories: Top 3 Male & Female in the following categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

🎖️ 1K Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 Runners in the 1K Fun Run.

⏱️ Professional Timing

The race will once again be professionally timed by our friends from Wire2Wire Running. Results will be posted on their website results page. www.wire2wirerunning.com

☔ Weather Policy

Please note, this is a Rain-or-Shine event!!

🤝 Join Us!

Please plan to join us in support of our 3rd. year to host an event which in Year 1 brought our community together! We invite you to come and be a part of it!

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit The ML5K CommUnity Run registration page.