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

MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE is held in Seattle, Washington, on January 16, 2027, as 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 leave at 7:30 a.m. There is no chip timing. Every entrant receives a bib, a shirt, a finisher towel and a medal, and a virtual option is offered for those who prefer to run near home.

Winter running is mostly a question of consistency, and a January date is a good way to protect it: once you have entered, the long runs tend to happen. Twelve weeks at four or five runs a week will carry you through the half without difficulty. If the last few months have been broken up, the 10K is the better target and leaves you free to start a proper block in February rather than spending February recovering.