MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO

MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO is held in San Antonio, Texas, on January 16, 2027, part of a national series honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K, the 5K and a one mile family fun run all start at 7:30 a.m. The event runs without chips, so there is no official result to chase. Entry includes a bib, a shirt, a finisher towel and a medal, and a virtual option exists for anyone who cannot be there.

Half marathons in mid January reward patience more than sharpness. Most runners are still carrying base fitness rather than race fitness at this point, so the sensible plan is to run within yourself and finish knowing you could have gone further. Build with one long run a week over ten to twelve weeks and keep the rest easy. If that runway is not there, the 10K covers the same ground in spirit at a fraction of the cost to your legs.