MLK 5K 2026

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” The Young Men’s Leadership Academy 5K Run is a fundraising event presented by the school to help raise funds for the academy, as well as a demonstration of their support for Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of resilience and equality. Young Men’s Leadership Academy is the first all-boys public school in San Antonio. Our mission is to develop young men into highly effective scholars, thinkers, and leaders by providing a high-quality comprehensive educational and social experience leading to a distinguished high school graduation plan. 100% of proceeds from our event fund student programming.

🎉 Event Details

• Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
• Time: 9:00am
• Location: MLK Park - 3503 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78220
• Race Fee: $10 registration through December 12th, 2025: registration increases to $15 on December 13th, 2025, and day of registration will be $20.

🏅 Registration Information

When you sign up this year you will receive a Timed RACE BIB. Save yourself some time and money, register today. (DONATIONS ENTHUSIASTICALLY ACCEPTED)

Medals will be awarded for the Fastest time in each age group!

📍 Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be at:

• Location: Young Men's Leadership Academy, 415 Gabriel St. SATX 78202 (in the back of the school where the Tennis Courts and Back Parking lot are located, opposite side of the apartments)
• Friday: January 16th from 4pm - 6pm
• Saturday: January 17th from 9am - 11am
• Sunday: January 18th before the race (If you do not pick up on Friday/Saturday)

🔗 Additional Information

To make the line move efficiently, have your BIB Number ready. If you do not know your Bib Number, you can go to the Race Website and click "find Participant": this will pull up your name and the BIB Number will be in the first column.

📸 Get Ready for Fun!

We are back and excited to see all of you at the starting line this year! As always we look forward to seeing your photos, videos and of course, those incredible times that you post!