Run for Nicaragua 5K
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Yorktown, Virginia
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and philanthropy at the 6th Annual Run for Nicaragua 5K on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in beautiful Yorktown, York! This exciting event will feature a competitively-timed 5K race alongside a One Mile Fun Run, making it perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. The fun kicks off at 8:00 AM with the One Mile Fun Run, followed by the 5K at 8:30 AM. Participants can also choose the Virtual 5K option, allowing you to join in from wherever you are!
Not only will all 5K finishers receive a participant medal, but your involvement helps raise funds to build safe homes for families in Nicaragua. Since its inception in 2019, the Run for Nicaragua has successfully raised over $50,000, and this year, the goal is to raise an additional $20,000 to provide housing and support for families in need. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere filled with refreshments, games, and exciting raffle prizes. Remember to bring non-perishable food items for the Thrive Peninsula food drive to earn raffle tickets! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to
Not only will all 5K finishers receive a participant medal, but your involvement helps raise funds to build safe homes for families in Nicaragua. Since its inception in 2019, the Run for Nicaragua has successfully raised over $50,000, and this year, the goal is to raise an additional $20,000 to provide housing and support for families in need. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere filled with refreshments, games, and exciting raffle prizes. Remember to bring non-perishable food items for the Thrive Peninsula food drive to earn raffle tickets! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to
Organiser's Description
ALL 5K finishers will receive a participant medal!
Race Date: May 17, 2025 (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 4/13/2025. Race Registrations received after 4/13/2025 are not guaranteed an event shirt or requested shirt size. Event shirts are distributed on a first come, first serve basis after 4/13/2025. Virtual 5K online registration is available up to race day.
5K, Up to 04/13/2025......................$30
5K 4/14/2025-5/16/2025...............$35
5K 05/17/2025.............................$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 6th 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 2025 is to raise $20,000 to build homes in the Carlos Fonseca Barrio in Nicaragua. Each home costs $2,000. Can you believe that? A dry, safe home for a family in need for $2,000. 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 17, 2025 (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 4/13/2025. Race Registrations received after 4/13/2025 are not guaranteed an event shirt or requested shirt size. Event shirts are distributed on a first come, first serve basis after 4/13/2025. Virtual 5K online registration is available up to race day.
5K, Up to 04/13/2025......................$30
5K 4/14/2025-5/16/2025...............$35
5K 05/17/2025.............................$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 6th 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 2025 is to raise $20,000 to build homes in the Carlos Fonseca Barrio in Nicaragua. Each home costs $2,000. Can you believe that? A dry, safe home for a family in need for $2,000. 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 17th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON5K 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 4/13/2025 for guarantee of event shirt. Event shirts are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis after 4/13/2025. -
One Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Participation Medal
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOONThis is not a timed event however every participant will receive a participation medal. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
OPENS SOONResults will be posted on social media one week following the event. Virtual 5K participants do not compete for awards. Pre-register by 4/13/2025 for guarantee of event shirt. Event shirts are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis after 4/13/2025.
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