MLK Day 5K/10K Drum Run - Birmingham
MLK Day 5K/10K Drum Run - Birmingham is a running race on January 16, 2027 in Birmingham, AL, with entry fees from $20 to $45.
- Date
- January 16, 2027 (178 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Gathering the diverse groups in our beloved community to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood with fellowship and fitness.
Presented by The Leftover Energy Foundation Inc., this year's 11th Annual Race will be IN PERSON & VIRTUAL. We have the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 5K (USATF CERTIFIED #AL24029JE) and a 10K (USATF CERTIFIED #AL24030JE)! Race participants come from diverse populations that include all demographics, ages, races, cultures, genders and creed to celebrate the meaning of the holiday in a fun and fitness way. Annually the race features a lineup of drumline musicians from Birmingham area schools and organizations that will perform along the full race course to motivate runners and walkers as they make their way. Also, each drumline will receive a donation to their band booster association.
We will provide a safe event which will include a warm up, music, timing, fantastic sponsors and the race goodie bag including the official MLK DAY 5K Drum Run shirt for all race entrants. Great inspiration that makes this holiday great!
If you are a nonprofit, church group, school org, foundation or community group please register as a team and receive $5.00 back for every registered team member for your organization's community efforts.
The race website www.mlkday5kbham.com is available for registration, volunteer sign up and sponsorship. For more information please contact us via email info@leftoverenergy.com or at 470-444-9844
INSPIRE - FITNESS - FELLOWSHIP
Events
Weather
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
54°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Birmingham, AL
Population
199,322
as of 2023
City Elevation
669 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth 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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178
Days to train
- Race
- MLK Day 5K/10K Drum Run - Birmingham
- Date
- January 16, 2027
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MLK Day 5K/10K Drum Run - Birmingham
Jan 16, 2027