FIVE after FIVE - The Running/Walking Challenge!

  • Date Tue 6th May 2025 - Wed 21st May 2025
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price Free - $15.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your shoes for the highly anticipated FIVE after FIVE - The Running/Walking Challenge, taking place from May 6th to May 21st, 2025, in Utica, Oneida! This exciting virtual event is back for its fifth year, coinciding with the festive spirit of Cinco de Mayo, and promises to be a fun-filled challenge for both runners and walkers. For just $15, participants will receive a commemorative FIVE after FIVE stadium cup and a stylish headband to keep the fun flowing.

Join in the action over 15 days by choosing from various challenges, including running or walking 5K or 5 miles every day, or covering a total of 50K (31 miles) or 50 miles over the duration. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, take on the ultimate "Five After Five Badass" challenge by running 5 miles or 5K every 5 hours for 55 hours! Participants are encouraged to share their experiences with photos and updates along the way, and by completing daily challenges, you can qualify for the coveted Six Pack Award, featuring a six-pack of your favorite Saranac beverage (21 and over for alcoholic options). Ready to embark on this exhilarating journey

Organiser's Description

Runners/Walkers:

Back by popular demand! May 5 is CInco de Mayo-a time to celebrate and have fun! The Utica Roadrunners are bringing back this great event yet again and we will kick things off on May 6th!

The cost is incredibly low at $15 - with the option to upgrade and buy a T-shirt. What you get:

* A commemorative FIVE after FIVE stadium cup.
* A special FIVE after FIVE headband to help soak up the fun!

We will also offer a FREE option for you to register and take part in the fun. With this option, you are NOT eligible for any prizes or sweet swag we offer - but you can buy the T-shirt if you want.

The official challenge itself begins May 6 and continues for 15 days until May 20. It is the FIFTH ANNUAL FIVE AFTER FIVE VIRTUAL CHALLENGE! Startling May 6th runners and walkers will be asked to meet any of the following challenges:

* RUN/WALK 5K OR 5 MILES EVERY DAY FOR ALL 15 DAYS.
* RUN/WALK A TOTAL OF 50K (31 MILES) OR 50 MILES OVER THE 15 DAY PERIOD.
* WANT TO BE A FIVE AFTER FIVE BADASS?! RUN 5 MILES OR 5K EVERY 5 HOURS FOR 55 HOURS!

After each run/walk, participants are encouraged to share their run with a selfie, pic of the course, and/or a pic of their distance and time for each day. At the conclusion of the event, all runners and walkers will report their 15 day challenge to the infamous Fiesta Crew through the our Facebook Event, on Strava, or by email.

BUT WAIT ... THERE'S MORE!

GO THE EXTRA "MILE(S)" BY COMPLETING THE DAILY CHALLENGES AND QUALIFY FOR OUR SPECIAL SIX PACK AWARD AND WIN A SIX-PACK OF YOUR FAVORITE SARANAC BEVERAGE: 21 AND OVER OF COURSE FOR ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES! YOU'LL NEED TO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK OR STRAVA OR EMAIL YOUR CHALLENGE PICTURES TO US IF YOU WANT TO WIN PRIZES.

Races

  • FIVE After FIVE-The 5k/5 Mile Challenge

    Incl. Headband and Stadium Cup

    $15.00

    Run or Walk a 5k, 5 miles or run 50k (31 miles) or 50 miles over the 15 day period. You may run or walk anywhere you choose-including a treadmill.
  • FIVE After FIVE - the 5k/5 Mile Free Challenge

    Free

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