The Best Races - Sacramento
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Event overview
The MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 in Sacramento is an annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day run held on January 17, 2026, at Sutter's Landing Regional Park on 28th Street in Sacramento, California. The event offers multiple race options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half-Marathon)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The event is presented as a community run to honor the legacy of Dr. King.
Format, services and registration
The event uses a wave-based start with a cap per wave and a virtual option when waves are full. Timing is optional; participants may track time with personal apps and submit results for posting, and there are no timing chips. Race bibs are provided on race day. Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration and includes a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as an upgrade for an additional fee. Final race details and course maps are emailed to registrants before the event.
Registration fees listed for the event are: 5K $41.21, 10K $46.61, Half-Marathon $49.85, Virtual Run $41.21, Family 1 Mile $39.05. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.