MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS is held in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 16, 2027. Unlike other stops on this national series, the Memphis edition does not include a half marathon: three formats are on the program, a 10K, a 5K and a 1-mile Family Fun Run, all starting together at 7:30 AM. The race is run without chip timing, and entrants receive a bib, a shirt, a towel and a finisher medal.

That short slate makes the morning a good fit for beginners and for anyone easing back into training. The 5K is within reach on two or three runs a week over a few weeks, and the 10K really only asks that you have already spent an hour running without stopping. The family mile lets children join in on the same morning. A virtual option is also available if you would rather cover the distance from home.