The Best Races - San Antonio
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Event overview
The MLK Freedom Run takes place on January 17, 2026 at Lady Bird Johnson Park, 10700 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX. The event offers multiple race options:
- Half-Marathon 13.1
- 10K
- 5K
- Family 1 Mile
- Virtual Run
The event is presented as a local run held in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Race options and logistics
The in-person event uses a wave format with a cap on participants per wave. Timing is optional and no timing chips are used; participants may track time with apps or request coordinator support. Swag is shipped to the registrant’s US mailing address and includes a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, and a finisher's medal. Additional items provided are a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion, and an invitation to local running clubs. Race bibs are provided on race day; packet pickup is not required.
A virtual run option is available that includes a digital training pack and a medal after submitted results. Registration fees listed for in-person events include specific prices for each distance and for the virtual option. The event lists sponsors and a charitable initiative that donates $1 for each mile logged after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.