Dream Like King – MLK Day Virtual Race (2026)
Distances: 1 Mile • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2
Complete Anytime in 2026
Honor the legacy, courage, and vision of Martin Luther King Jr. with our Dream Like King Virtual Race. Inspired by Dr. King’s enduring message of hope, justice, and equality, this race invites you to move with purpose and reflect on the power of dreams that change the world.
Choose your distance, run or walk at your own pace, and complete your race anytime during the month of January in honor of MLK Day. Whether you’re logging a single mile or tackling a marathon, every step is a tribute to progress, perseverance, and the belief that positive change begins with action.
🏅 Your Finisher Medal
This meaningful finisher medal is made in our own shop from ¼-inch thick eco birch wood and carefully laser engraved for a timeless, handcrafted finish. Designed to be both inspiring and sustainable, it’s a keepsake you’ll be proud to display long after race day.
✨ Event Highlights
Complete anytime in 2026
Distances for all fitness levels
Walk or run — indoors or outdoors
Handcrafted eco birch wood medal
A meaningful way to honor MLK Day
🖤 Dream boldly. Move intentionally. Run with purpose.
Join us this January and honor a legacy that continues to inspire generations.
Your registration fee of $25 includes the race medal, a bib, and a significant portion donated to charity!
*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.
Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.
What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!
Each race benefits a difference charity
For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.