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calendar_today 18 Jan, 2026
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Walk, jog or run! Join us on Harbor Dr. to celebrate MLK weekend in a healthy fashion with a scenic Embarcadero experience! This 5K Walk / Fun Run celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream to improve the equal participation of all in healthcare, education and workforce development. We're inspired to help move our community toward a more healthy way of living. What better way to do that than with the objective of completing a 5k. Bring your family and friends (human and furry) to the Embarcadero and get moving with us! See you at the starting line!
We hope to inspire those who have never taken part in a 5K walk / run, to participate. This event promotes health, fitness, and a general sense of well-being through a fun and engaging manner.
"School" option with age based pricing intended to be free for school age kids is active.
We encourage you to post your photos on Social Media with #SDMLK5k.
Registration includes the following.
5K details:
1 Mile Cruiser Walk / Run:
Virtual participation: (Anytime & Anyplace!)
For participants who can’t make it to the site but still want to participate and benefit the San Diego Alpha Foundation (501c3)! Please sign up with the virtual option. Complete your distance anytime & anyplace during race week and post your results to the virtual leaderboard. Your race shirt and medal will be mailed to you within 2 weeks of the event date.
Race packet pickup:
You can also pick up the day of the 5k onsite during check in.
San Diego Alpha Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN 46-3297383. We support the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in fostering brotherhood, promoting academic excellence, & providing unparalleled service to the community.
Jan 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
18 days remaining
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in San Diego.
From balmy beaches with a laid-back attitude to a gleaming modern image, San Diego offers much for the tourist to enjoy. Situated on the Southern California seacoast, San Diego is the second largest city in the state, with 1.4 million residents (2020), and has long attracted travelers for its ideal climate, miles of beaches, and location on the Mexican border right across from Tijuana.
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