MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City
Updated
Saturday, January 16, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Kansas City (Mill Creek Park (Course Map will be emailed)). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $30 to $45.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 16
2027 · in 70 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Mill Creek Park (Course Map will be emailed)
Kansas City, MO 64111
Area: Kansas City, MO, Kansas City
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$30 to $45
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 16 (in 70 days)
Opened Dec 29, 2025
Race day in Kansas City
Weather
40° / 22°F
Typical high and low for January 16, with a 15% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Kansas City Downtown Airport, MO (4.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:35 AM – 5:19 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 7:30 AM start is 5 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 15
Where to stay
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