DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. Unity Walk/5K
DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. Unity Walk/5K is a running race on January 18, 2027 in Southaven, MS, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- January 18, 2027 (95 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The MLK Unity Walk/5K Run is in collaboration with the City of Southaven and supported by the Southaven Mayor’s office, Mayor’s Youth Council, Mayor of Walls, Mayor of Olive Branch, local churches and citizens of DeSoto County. This event began as a small walk but has grown into an annual tradition and since has expanded into a 5K Run/Unity Walk. Its purpose is to celebrate unity among peers and the value added by asking all ethnic groups to recognize the ties that bind us all together with people from all walks of life to work together as one group.
Our goal is to raise awareness and funds for the Precious Pearls Foundation. Proceeds will assist the foundation in providing support to deserving students in the DeSoto County Area, to prevent birth defect and infant mortality, provide services to the elderly and support to our veterans. PPF also supports our charity partner-Feed My Lambs.
Contact Precious Pearls Foundation for details on how to make it a fundraiser for your organization or school at skellypreciouspearlsfoundation@outlook.com
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olive Branch, 5 mi from the venue.
About Southaven, MS
Population
55,531
as of 2023
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. Unity Walk/5K
- Date
- January 18, 2027
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DeSoto County Annual MLK Jr. Unity Walk/5K
Jan 18, 2027