Run for Nicaragua 5K
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Yorktown, Virginia
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the 7th annual Run for Nicaragua 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the charming town of Yorktown, York! This exciting event features a competitive 5K race, a fun-filled One Mile Fun Run, and a Virtual 5K option, making it perfect for runners of all levels. The One Mile Fun Run kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the timed 5K at 8:30 AM. Every 5K finisher will be awarded a participant medal, adding a special touch to your accomplishment!
This year, our goal is to raise $20,000 to build safe homes for families in the Carlos Fonseca Barrio in Nicaragua, with each home costing just $2,700. Since 2019, we've raised over $50,000 for this worthy cause, and you can help make a difference by participating! Plus, bring non-perishable food items to support the Thrive Peninsula food bank and earn raffle tickets for exciting prizes. With refreshments, games, and plenty of raffle opportunities, this family-friendly event promises to be a memorable day, rain or shine. Don’t miss out on the chance to run, have fun, and change lives—
This year, our goal is to raise $20,000 to build safe homes for families in the Carlos Fonseca Barrio in Nicaragua, with each home costing just $2,700. Since 2019, we've raised over $50,000 for this worthy cause, and you can help make a difference by participating! Plus, bring non-perishable food items to support the Thrive Peninsula food bank and earn raffle tickets for exciting prizes. With refreshments, games, and plenty of raffle opportunities, this family-friendly event promises to be a memorable day, rain or shine. Don’t miss out on the chance to run, have fun, and change lives—
Organiser's Description
ALL 5K finishers will receive a participant medal!
Race Date: May 16, 2026 (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 4/12/2026. Race Registrations received after 4/12/2026 are not guaranteed an event shirt or requested shirt size. Event shirts are distributed on a first come, first serve basis after 4/12/2026. Virtual 5K online registration is available up to race day.
5K, Up to 04/12/2026......................$30
5K 4/13/2025-5/15/2026...............$35
5K 05/16/2025.............................$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 7th 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 2026 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
Race Date: May 16, 2026 (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 4/12/2026. Race Registrations received after 4/12/2026 are not guaranteed an event shirt or requested shirt size. Event shirts are distributed on a first come, first serve basis after 4/12/2026. Virtual 5K online registration is available up to race day.
5K, Up to 04/12/2026......................$30
5K 4/13/2025-5/15/2026...............$35
5K 05/16/2025.............................$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 7th 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 2026 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
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
5K Awards - Top three overall male and female participants - Top three male and female participants in each age group 12 & Under 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 & Over You may walk during this race, however, this is a competitively timed event. Awards are given based on timed completion. Pre-register by 4/12/2026 for guarantee of event shirt. Event shirts are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis after 4/12/2026. -
One Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Participation Medal
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
This is not a timed event however every participant will receive a participation medal. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
Results will be posted on social media one week following the event. Virtual 5K participants do not compete for awards. Pre-register by 4/12/2026 for guarantee of event shirt. Event shirts are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis after 4/12/2026.
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