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MLK Day 5K/10K Drum Run - Birmingham

location_city Birmingham

location_on Alabama

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calendar_today 17 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

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 10th 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

 

Races Offered

5K

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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16 days remaining

10K

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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16 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Birmingham.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 3.2° / 12.8°
wb_sunny -1.0° / 9.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 13.5 /
water_drop 72.1%

About Birmingham

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Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, and its cultural and economic nucleus. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visitors to the Birmingham of today will find a pleasant green city of ridges, valleys, attractive views, and friendly, hospitable people.

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