Monday, MLK Day, January 19th, 2026
Address: First Baptist Church of Doraville -
5935 New Peachtree Road, Doraville, Ga 30093
(The Doraville MARTA Station is across the street)

Drum Run Starts: 9 am

Gathering the diverse groups in our beloved community to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in the spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood with fellowship and fitness.


This 5K walk/run will take place entirely on New Peachtree Road. The FLAT & FAST out & back USATF certified race course and Peachtree Road Race qualifier will have a 3.1 mile drumline all along the race course. This 5K will have a vibe like no race ever run. The party starts at 8am.

This is a unique event that allows participants to register their school PTA, Church or other organization to receive proceeds from MLKDAY5K.

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Approved Beneficiaries

  • Team “AKA” on MLK Day
  • Bay Creek Running Rams
  • Black Girls Run
  • Black Men Run
  • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
  • Covenant Community, Inc.
  • Crop Top Crew
  • Dolphins
  • Faith Walkers
  • GirlTrek / Lynn Jones
  • GirlTrek Retirementville
  • Team International Charter Academy of Georgia
  • Melody’s Magnificents
  • Peachtree Road Boot Camp
  • runningnerds
  • St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (ATL)
  • South Fulton Run Club
  • THRIVE Wellness DCSD
  • Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta

If you are interested in becoming an approved beneficiary please contact race director Chip Owens at mlkday5k@gmail.com or
404.889.1142

Sponsors

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