Name: MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Start: 2027-01-16T15:30:00.000Z
End: 2027-01-16T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Palisades Park, Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica

### **Join in our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Run! Today, we gather to honor the legacy of Dr. King and his enduring commitment to justice, equality, and peace. Together, we can honor Dr. King’s dream and inspire one another to continue striving for a better world.** 



##### **Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds. We 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.**

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**Overview:**
**Spots sell out FAST! We close each wave the moment it fills. Once a wave sells out, you can grab the virtual run option or join the waitlist.**
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##### This is a smaller, private group run with a capped field per wave so it never feels crowded and you're never just a bib number.

##### All paces and ages welcome (under 18 with a guardian) - run it, walk it, however you like!

##### There's no gear, no setup, no fuss - just you, the course, and our coordinators cheering you on in a relaxed, stress-free setting.

##### When you sign up, you're not just registering for a race - you're getting real support toward your fitness goals, plus an invite to join one of our local run clubs to keep the momentum going.

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##### **Timing:**

##### Optional! Track your own time via Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, or similar, then submit it through our easy online form to get posted.  Or just ask a coordinator to help time you.

##### No timing chips - this is about progress, not pressure.

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##### **What You Get (Swag Bag):**

##### - Running T-shirt (shipped to your address - U.S. only)&#xA;- Finisher's medal&#xA;- Virtual Training Run (emailed to you a month before your run)&#xA;- [Online results & certificate of completion](https://www.thebestraces.com/results/)&#xA;- [Invitation to join a local running club](https://www.thebestraces.com/run-or-walk-club/)&#xA;- **NEW:** Upgrade to a lightweight, moisture-wicking technical shirt for just $5 more

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##### **Packet Pickup?**

##### Skip It. No lines, no hassle - your swag ships straight to your door. (Double check your full U.S. mailing address, including apartment number, when you register as your shirt is sent to this address!) Race bibs are simply handed out on race day.

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##### **When Will My Swag Arrive?**

##### Your shirt will arrive at your mailing address the week of your race.

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##### **Signing Up Last Minute? (Within 2 Weeks of the Race)**

##### No problem - just note that shipping may not catch up in time, so your shirt could arrive after race day. No worries, though: wear whatever you like and come run with us anyway!

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##### **When Will I Receive the Course Map and Details?**

##### We'll send final participant info by the Wednesday before race day with all the details and course maps.

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##### **Wave Times**  (Once you've registered, use your confirmation number to [reserve a wave](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl_psnxwL-FpuRP9aPKSy8-NJwNTf170MNr1IpzrqwIcQM4w/formResponse)[ here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl_psnxwL-FpuRP9aPKSy8-NJwNTf170MNr1IpzrqwIcQM4w/formResponse))

##### Wave A: 7:30 AM&#xA;Wave B: 8:00 AM&#xA;Wave C: 8:30 AM

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##### **Running Late?**

##### Jump in when you arrive - our coordinators stay on-site for 3 hours after the first wave. Times may be subject to change depending on seasons, please check your participant info email!

##### Got more questions? Check our [**FAQ.**](https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/)

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##### **Virtual Run Option**

##### Prefer to run on your own time? Our Virtual Run includes a digital training pack to keep you on track. Run it whenever, wherever, with any tracking device you like (optional) — then send your results to [**info@thebestraces.com**](mailto:info@thebestraces.com) to claim your medal.

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##### **Race Bundle**

##### Sign up for multiple races and save with a bundle discount.

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##### **Sponsorships & Promoting Your Business**

##### Want to put your business in front of our community? We'd love to feature you as a sponsor. [Learn more](https://www.thebestraces.com/events).

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##### **Team Glo Volunteers**

##### Love helping people cross finish lines? Join our volunteer team and help bring these community runs to life. [Sign up here](https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/).

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##### **Be Part of the Journey**

##### Discover our charity initiatives at [**https://www.thebestraces.com/runforothers/**](https://www.thebestraces.com/runforothers/)**.**

##### Got a mission that helps people around the world? Let us help you fundraise at no cost to you.

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## **Your Race | Your Journey | Your Story**

Running

In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all right and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, RunSignup.com, and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.

In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.

By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver.

Further, I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.

MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Includes t-shirt, finisher's towel or giveaway, medal, digital training pack, online results and certification of completion, & invite to join one of our running clubs.

Includes medal, digital training pack, online results and certification of completion, & invite to join one of our running clubs.

MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

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**Join in our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Run! Today, we gather to honor the legacy of Dr. King and his enduring commitment to justice, equality, and peace. Together, we can honor Dr. King’s...

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