The ML5K CommUnity Run (5K Run/Walk)

The ML5K CommUnity Run/Walk

Saturday, January 16th 2027

9:00 AM 5K Run/Walk Start Time

Please make plans to join us for the FOURTH Annual Running of the "ML5K CommUnity Run!"  Held annually in honor of the Great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.this event is meant to bring our community together, not only in recognition of Dr. King, but also in an effort to promote health and wellness in our own little corner of the world on this very special day!  Each year, proceeds from the race will benefit an individual or individuals experiencing health challenges, providing support for medical bills and related expenses. Additionally, proceeds will serve to benefit the MLK Bartow County Scholarship Fund, furthering education in the Bartow County community. 

2027 returns us to the same OUTSTANDING Race route in and around Downtown Cartersville Streets and touching Cartersville's iconic Martin Luther King Jr. Drive!  So lace up and plan to join us on this unique, & fast-moving route! 

Registration Information:

*$30 Pre-Race Registration (through January 10, 2027)
*$40 Race Day Registration Fee 
Register early to guarantee lower rates and your T-shirt size! 

Race Day Schedule of Events:

*7:45 AM Race Day Registration / Packet Pick-up Opens
*8:30 AM Join the Pre-Race "Stretch Zone" with Travis Scott of Youngheart Fitness!  
*8:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*9:00 AM 5K Start Time!
*9:45 AM 1K Kids Fun Run Start Time! 
*10:05 AM Awards Presentation 

Packet Pick up: 

Packet Pick-up will be held Friday, January 15th, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Big Peach Running Company of Cartersville. Located at 402 E. Church St., Cartersville, GA 30121. NOTE: PLEASE DO Make plans to pick up your T-shirt at either Pre-Race Packet Pick up or on Race Day (as T-shirts that are not picked up will NOT be mailed post-race!)  

Race Route:

The route Starts and Finishes on Museum Drive in Downtown Cartersville adjacent to the Booth Museum.  The route leverages various surface streets in this historic neighborhoods just east of the CSX Rail line and will touch the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. drive on the initial 1.5 mile out and back portion.  This segment is followed by another 1.5M loop bring you back to Museum Drive to the Finish! 

Race Day Parking:

There is plenty of Race Parking in Downtown Cartersville and adjacent lots to the Booth Museum & Tabernacle Baptist Church.  You will NOT however be allowed to park on Museum Drive itself (Start / Finish Line Locations.)

5K Awards:
5K Awards will be given to the following: 
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Master’s Male and Top Master’s Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

1K Awards:
*Awards will be given to the top 3 Runners in the 1K Fun Run

Professional Timing:

The race will once again be professionally timed by our friends from Wire2Wire Running.  Results will be posted on their website results page.  www.wire2wirerunning.com

We look forward to seeing you at this Rain-or-Shine event!!