Mayor's 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Haines City, Florida
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Mayor's 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in the picturesque Haines City, Polk! This highly anticipated event has already SOLD OUT, marking a milestone as it’s the first time in history that the Mayor's 5K has reached full capacity. Participants will kick off their journey at Lake Eva Park, winding around the beautiful lake before returning to the park for a festive finish.
The race features distances that cater to all ages and skill levels, with registration fees set at just $25 for adults (ages 18 and up), $21 for youth (ages 17 and under), and $20 per person for groups of 15 or more. Every participant will receive a stylish t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to all finishers. Plus, trophies await the top three male and female finishers in both adult and youth categories! Join the fun and support a great cause, as proceeds benefit Haines City's Relay for Life. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this exciting community event!
The race features distances that cater to all ages and skill levels, with registration fees set at just $25 for adults (ages 18 and up), $21 for youth (ages 17 and under), and $20 per person for groups of 15 or more. Every participant will receive a stylish t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to all finishers. Plus, trophies await the top three male and female finishers in both adult and youth categories! Join the fun and support a great cause, as proceeds benefit Haines City's Relay for Life. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this exciting community event!
Organiser's Description
_Race Update - 9/29/2026_
The 2026 Mayor's 5K is SOLD OUT!
For the first time ever, the Mayor's 5K has sold out. While we were able to secure resources to add in a few more people, those additional spaces have now filled up. ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING.
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Mayors 5K benefits Haines Citys Relay for Life. Participants will begin at Lake Eva Park, race around the beautiful lake, and end at the park. Registration is $25 per person for adults ages 18 and up, $21 for youth ages 17 and under, and $20 per person for groups of 15 or more (any age). All participants will receive a t-shirt. Trophies will be given to the top 3 male and female participants in the adult category, and top 3 male and female participants in the youth category. Medals will be given to all finishers.
*NOTE: To set up a group registration, please contact Haines City Parks and Rec staff at jillian.latimer@hainescityfl.gov
For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 863-421-3700.
Race Route:
Start at Lake Eva Park
3rd St. - Wood Ave.
Wood Ave. - S 1st St.
S. 1st St. - Peninsular Ave.
Peninsular Ave. - Peninsular Dr.
Peninsular Dr. - Alta Vista Dr.
Alta Vista Dr. - S. 10th St.
(Runners will be past this point by approximately 7:45 AM)
S. 10th St - Wood Ave.
Wood Ave. - S. 8th St.
S. 8th St. - Johns Ave.
Johns Ave. - S. 9th St.
S. 9th St. - Lake Eva Park Trail
Finish on the Great Lawn
The 2026 Mayor's 5K is SOLD OUT!
For the first time ever, the Mayor's 5K has sold out. While we were able to secure resources to add in a few more people, those additional spaces have now filled up. ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING.
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Mayors 5K benefits Haines Citys Relay for Life. Participants will begin at Lake Eva Park, race around the beautiful lake, and end at the park. Registration is $25 per person for adults ages 18 and up, $21 for youth ages 17 and under, and $20 per person for groups of 15 or more (any age). All participants will receive a t-shirt. Trophies will be given to the top 3 male and female participants in the adult category, and top 3 male and female participants in the youth category. Medals will be given to all finishers.
*NOTE: To set up a group registration, please contact Haines City Parks and Rec staff at jillian.latimer@hainescityfl.gov
For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 863-421-3700.
Race Route:
Start at Lake Eva Park
3rd St. - Wood Ave.
Wood Ave. - S 1st St.
S. 1st St. - Peninsular Ave.
Peninsular Ave. - Peninsular Dr.
Peninsular Dr. - Alta Vista Dr.
Alta Vista Dr. - S. 10th St.
(Runners will be past this point by approximately 7:45 AM)
S. 10th St - Wood Ave.
Wood Ave. - S. 8th St.
S. 8th St. - Johns Ave.
Johns Ave. - S. 9th St.
S. 9th St. - Lake Eva Park Trail
Finish on the Great Lawn
Races
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Mayor's 5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSED
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