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5th Annual MLK5K & Divine Nine Challenge


5th Annual MLK5K & Divine Nine Challenge

The Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County’s MLK5K and Divine Nine 5K Challenge celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We invite both individuals and organizations to join us as we pursue Dr. King’s dream of equity, particularly in the areas of health and economics, in one of the most diverse athletic events in Palm Beach County. The event has something for nearly everyone including kids races, a 1-Mile Fun Run, and chip-timed 5K and 10K races. We also have opportunities for teams to win prizes for bringing the most participants and/or the most spirit, to the event.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will be used to offset the costs for participants seeking to improve their health, but are not able to full cost of registration. Net proceeds also help provide educational programs as well as other resources to small minority-owned businesses in Palm Beach County through the efforts of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County and the Equity Entrepreneur Center.

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Past Event Demographics

Our Participants Enjoy the Event and Come Back Yearly

  • 54% Participated in at least 1 previous MLK5K
  • 46% New for 2025 MLK5K

The MLK5K Appeals to People of All Ages

  • Under 18 (21%)
  • Ages 18 – 29 (9.4%)
  • Ages 30-39 (19%)
  • Ages 40-49 (21.5%)
  • Ages 50-64 (22.4%)
  • Over 65 (6.7%)

The Women are Outperforming the Men

  • Female (60%)
  • Male (40%)

We Draw People From All Over Palm Beach County and Beyond

  • West Palm Beach (43.2%)
  • Lake Worth Beach (7.8%)
  • Riviera Beach (7.6%)
  • Palm Beach Gardens (6.5%)
  • Jupiter (5.2%)
  • Boynton Beach (4.5%)
  • Boca Raton (4%)
  • Fort Lauderdale (3%)
  • Delray Beach (1.6%)
  • Wellington (1.3%)

We Celebrate Diversity at the MLK5K

  • Black or African American (68.4%)
  • Non-Hispanic White (15.7%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (6.7%)
  • Multiracial or Multiethnic (5%)
  • Other (11%)

One of Our Goals is to Help People in Our Community Live Healthier Lives. Self-report health condition:

  • Excellent (33.2%)
  • Good (53.9%)
  • Fair (12.2%)
  • Poor (0.7%)