Martin Luther King Jr. Walk-A-Thon: “A Legacy of Strength, A Future of Action”

Join us on January 16th as we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! This year our theme is ‘A Legacy of Strength, A Future of Action’. Our 5K walk will start at Stratton Center and end at the Civil Rights Institute with a stop at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue on Main Street.

This year we are offering a limited number of commemorative coins to celebrate the 28th Annual MLK Walk-A-Thon and grand opening of the Civil Rights Institute. Coins are offered on a first come first serve basis. Early registration is the only qualification required to get a coin. We are also offering a family pack of tickets to an Ontario Clippers game at Toyota Arena, Ontario.  Early registration is the only qualification required to get a coin and a Ontario Clipper’s family pack.

Registration will begin at 7:30 AM at Stratton Center. The Walk will begin promptly at 10 AM at the entrance of the Center. Free shuttle service back to Stratton Center will be available every half hour beginning at 11 AM.

After the walk join us for a short program (honoring local honorees), booths, entertainment, performances and a contest for the organization with the most number of walkers.

This year’s Honorees include:

• Councilmember Erin Edwards
• Dr. Judy White
• Andy Melendrez
• Samara Alavarado
• Chani Beeman

Proceeds from the Walk-A-Thon will benefit the Riverside African-American Historical Society to support:

The Civil Rights Institute, Clarke & Grier College Scholarships and for the maintenance and upkeep of the Martin Luther King Jr. statue.

**Online registration before the event is highly encouraged. Onsite registration will be available; however, we will only accept cash, credit cards, or debit card. Checks will not be accepted.**

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