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MLK Day 5K Drum Run - Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Saturday, January 17, 2026
5K

Organizer's Description

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 9th Annual Race will be IN PERSON & VIRTUAL. We have the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 5K (USATF CERTIFIED #AL24029JE)  and now 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

 

Race Events

5K

Distance: 5K
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

10K

Distance: 10K
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - ADULT

Distance: 1 Miles
Start Time: 9:00:00 AM

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - YOUTH

Distance: 1 Miles
Start Time: 9:00:00 AM

Race Information

MLK Day 5K Drum Run - Birmingham logo

Date

Saturday, January 17, 2026

End Date

January 17, 2026

Location

Birmingham, Alabama

1700 4th Ave North

35203

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