Run for Nicaragua 5K - One Mile Fun Run
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External Event
Distance
1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
ALL 5K finishers will receive a participant medal! Race Date: May 15, 2027 (Timing and Results by Flat-Out Events Race Management) Race events include 5K (competitively timed event), One Mile Fun Run (not a timed event) and Virtual 5K (no awards) 8:00am - One Mile Fun Run 8:30am - 5K Virtual 5K Option - 5K (Late Registration and Runner Packet Pick on Race Day from 7:00-7:45am.) Cost: Registrations available online and in-person on race day. If you'd like to receive a tshirt, you must register by end of day on 4/11/2027. Race Registrations received after 4/12/2027 are not guaranteed an event shirt or requested shirt size. Event shirts are distributed on a first come, first serve basis after 4/12/2027. Virtual 5K online registration is available up to race day. 5K, Up to 04/11/2027.....................$30 5K 4/12/2025-5/14/2027...............$35 5K 05/15/2027.............................$40 One Mile Fun Run..........................$10 Virtual 5K, Up to Race Day..........$35 ($27 race fee + $8 shipping fee for race swag) This is our 8th annual "Run for Nicaragua" Race! Since 2019 we've been able to raise over $50,000 to build homes for families in several Barrios in Nicaragua. Our goal in 2027 is to raise $20,000 to build homes in the Carlos Fonseca Barrio in Nicaragua. Each home costs $2,700. Can you believe that? A dry, safe home for a family in need for $2,700. Event funds also help Nicaraguan families with school supplies, furniture and more! To find out more visit: https://ccm.life. Join us and make a difference by simply running for Nicaragua in person or virtually. Bring non-perishable food items to support the food bank at Thrive Peninsula when you pick up your race packet or register on Race Day. Raffle tickets for a food drive prize will be given for donated food items. The food drive prize will be drawn after the awards ceremony. Common food item needs are cereal, crackers, jelly/jam and canned veggies. To find out more about this organization visit: https://www.thrivepeninsula.org/ This is a Family Fun Event with lots of great raffle prizes, refreshments and games for anyone in attendance. This year, all participants will receive a medal upon completion of the race! Raffle tickets will be sold for raffle prizes. Rain or shine event! All participants are participating at their own risk
Typical conditions
For events around May 2027 in Yorktown, VA, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Yorktown, VA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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- May 15, 2027 · 1:00 PM (this one)
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