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

MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO takes place in San Diego, California, on January 16, 2027, one stop in a national series honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Four distances go off at 7:30 a.m.: the half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K, the 5K and a one mile family fun run. No timing chips are used. Entry brings a bib, a shirt, a finisher towel and a medal, and a virtual option is available for runners elsewhere.

If you have been running consistently through the autumn, the half is the distance that will actually tell you something in January, and it fits neatly into a build aimed at a spring marathon. Slot it in as your long run for that week, add a couple of easy miles before the start if you need the volume, and keep the effort under control. Runners who spent the holidays away from training will get more out of the 10K and be ready to train again on Monday.