18Jan
10K
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $51.35
MLK Day 5k & 10k
Silver Spring,
Maryland,
United States
76 days left
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Date
18 Jan, 2027
Races
5 distances
Entry fee
$12.74 – $51.35
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Website
Official website
MLK Day 5k & 10k
About the event
Experience the spirit of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday by running or walking through the picturesque trails of Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park on January 18, 2027. This scenic race offers both 5k and 10k distances, winding past lush greenery and serene water features that highlight the park's natural beauty. Participants will enjoy a peaceful setting filled with community pride as they move through trails lined with vibrant flora and fauna. The event is not just about crossing the finish line but also embracing the historical significance of Dr. King’s legacy while enjoying the company of fellow runners in a supportive atmosphere.
Races offered
18Jan
5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $34.81
18Jan
Virtual with Medal
Running
- Distance
- Virtual with Medal
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $21.57
18Jan
Virtual with Medal and Shirt
Running
- Distance
- Virtual with Medal and Shirt
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $34.81
18Jan
Virtual without Medal/Shirt
Running
- Distance
- Virtual without Medal/Shirt
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $12.74
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for January in Silver Spring.
Temperature-1.8° / 6.1°
Feels like-6.5° / 1.9°
Sunshine hours5h 55m
Rainfall2.8 mm
Snowfall0.4 cm
Wind12.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity71.4%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:23
Sunset17:11
About Silver Spring
Learn more about the host city, Silver Spring.
Silver Spring is a census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, near Washington, D.C. Although officially unincorporated, it is an edge city. As of 2026, its population of about 84,593 makes it the 6th-largest populated place in Maryland.
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