Officially Sanctioned Event
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.preciouspearlsfoundation.org/mlk/.
Place
Directly behind the Parks & Recreation offices and across the street from the bowling alley
Description
The MLK Unity Walk/5K Run is in collaboration with the City of Southaven and supported by the Southaven Mayor’s office, Mayor’s Youth Council, Mayor of Walls, Mayor of Olive Branch, local churches and citizens of DeSoto County. This event began as a small walk but has grown into an annual tradition and since has expanded into a 5K Run/Unity Walk. The 5K is now an officially sanctioned event of USA Track and Field. Its purpose is to celebrate unity among peers and the value added by asking all ethnic groups to recognize the ties that bind us all together with people from all walks of life to work together as one group.
Our goal is to raise awareness and funds for the Precious Pearls Foundation. Proceeds will assist the foundation in providing support to deserving students in the DeSoto County Area, to prevent birth defect and infant mortality, provide services to the elderly and support to our veterans. PPF also supports our charity partner-Feed My Lambs.
Contact Precious Pearls Foundation for details on how to make it a fundraiser for your organization or school. info@preciouspearlsfoundation.org
Registration Information:
5K RUN/WALK
(January 20th)
Course: Snowden Grove Park
Registration: 7:00 AM
Start time: 8:30 AM 1/20/25
Closes: 12pm 1/20/25
8:30 am is the start time for runners and walkers.
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Race Timers will work with us as the event timers.
Unity WALK
(different route - January 20th)
Course: Snowden Grove Park
Registration: 8:00 AM
Start time: 9:00 AM
Closes: 11 pm 1/20/25
We look forward to seeing you!
Race Contact Info
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Snowden Grove Park 5K Course Map
Directions
Directly behind the Parks & Recreation offices and across the street from the bowling alley
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