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
Jan 16, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$45.00
Jan 16, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Jan 16, 2027
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$20.00
Jan 16, 2027
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Birmingham.
Learn more about the host city, Birmingham.
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.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of MLK Day 5K/10K Drum Run - Birmingham.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Marcus Harris | 17:32.9 | |
| 🥈 | David Waid | 19:01.3 | |
| 🥉 | Golden Coachman | 19:31.5 | |
| 4 | Benjamin Morrow | 19:35.9 | |
| 5 | Will Tiller | 19:56.5 | |
| 6 | Delandus O'Neal | 20:18.8 | |
| 7 | Tripp Watkins | 20:20.2 | |
| 8 | Cameron Champion | 20:26 | |
| 9 | Jacob Franklin | 20:38.9 | |
| 10 | Joshua Washington | 21:14.9 | |
| 11 | Robert Hinton | 21:16.6 | |
| 12 | Terralance Thurman | 21:29.4 | |
| 13 | Sidney Harbin | 21:31.6 | |
| 14 | Libet Anderson | 21:42.5 | |
| 15 | Walter McCord | 21:59.8 | |
| 16 | Chris Cooper | 22:05.3 | |
| 17 | Micah McGaughy | 22:16 | |
| 18 | Jeremy Sherer | 22:18.8 | |
| 19 | Daniel Wilson | 22:19.5 | |
| 20 | Jake Bishop | 22:49 | |
| 21 | Cameron Aaron | 22:54.9 | |
| 22 | Cullen Hawkins | 22:55.6 | |
| 23 | Rebecca Yeager | 23:03 | |
| 24 | James Madden | 23:06.5 | |
| 25 | Daniel Graham | 23:07.7 | |
| 26 | Frank Barry | 23:22.7 | |
| 27 | Susannah Snyder | 23:24 | |
| 28 | Ben Argo | 23:26.6 | |
| 29 | Dale Landefeld | 23:32.3 | |
| 30 | Anonymous Anonymous | 23:52.6 | |
| 31 | Clayton Hess | 23:53.6 | |
| 32 | MJ Baldwin | 23:56.7 | |
| 33 | Kristin Simanyi | 24:09.7 | |
| 34 | Avery Crump | 24:11.7 | |
| 35 | Samuel Nevels | 24:12.8 | |
| 36 | Clayton Hollinhead | 24:13.1 | |
| 37 | Demetrius Pearson | 24:16.9 | |
| 38 | Ace Graham | 24:19.1 | |
| 39 | Taylor Thornton | 24:21.6 | |
| 40 | Melanie Bennett | 24:33.2 | |
| 41 | Teri Bossard | 24:37.2 | |
| 42 | Gabriel Hill | 24:40.5 | |
| 43 | Gary York | 24:56.3 | |
| 44 | Emanuel Taylor | 24:58.6 | |
| 45 | Sam Nelms | 25:00.8 | |
| 46 | Julia Parr | 25:06.5 | |
| 47 | Kate Hayden | 25:11.3 | |
| 48 | Carla Grady | 25:12.1 | |
| 49 | Ruben Concepcion | 25:24.4 | |
| 50 | Stephanie Lima | 25:25.6 |
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