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
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant "Run for Nicaragua 5K" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in scenic Yorktown, York! This exciting event features a competitively timed 5K race, a fun-filled One Mile Fun Run, and a Virtual 5K option, making it perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. The festivities kick off at 8:00 AM with the One Mile Fun Run, followed by the 5K at 8:30 AM. Participants can look forward to receiving a participant medal upon finishing, as well as the chance to win fantastic raffle prizes throughout the day!
This year marks the 6th annual event, with a goal to raise $20,000 to help provide safe homes for families in Nicaragua. Since its inception in 2019, the race has raised over $50,000 for this noble cause, and your participation can make a real difference! Bring along some non-perishable food items to support the local food bank and receive raffle tickets for exciting prizes. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the "Run for Nicaragua 5K" promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, rain or shine! Don’t miss out on
This year marks the 6th annual event, with a goal to raise $20,000 to help provide safe homes for families in Nicaragua. Since its inception in 2019, the race has raised over $50,000 for this noble cause, and your participation can make a real difference! Bring along some non-perishable food items to support the local food bank and receive raffle tickets for exciting prizes. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the "Run for Nicaragua 5K" promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, rain or shine! Don’t miss out on
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 16th May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 31 DEC5K 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 16th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 31 DECThis is not a timed event however every participant will receive a participation medal. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
OPENS 31 DECResults 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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