Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 5K
About the Event
Tacos, Beer, & Running... need we say more?
Tempo Run Timing & Events is pleased to co-host, along with the North Township Trustee's Office, the 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 5K at Wicker Memorial Park in Highland, Indiana.
Tempo Run Timing & Events is dedicated to continuing to expand the running community in Northwest Indiana with unique and memorable events. Our mission is to sponsor, host, and direct fun, interactive events while making lasting memories for both runners and walkers alike.
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Fiesta 5k
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 5k includes:
- Music starting at 11:00 am to get you ready to run!
- Official Fiesta 5k 2026 T-shirt
- 1 Free Beer (21+)/Beverage after the race!
- 1 free Raffle entry (additional entries can be purchased on site)
- Food! We'll have a taco bar catered by Boss Man Tacos 😋 Free for all participants
- Prizes for Overall Male/Female and Masters M/F
- Awards for Top 3 M/F in each Age Group (8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+) and Clydesdale/Athena
**This race will be professionally timed by Tempo Run Timing. Results will be available on the website shortly after the finish**
HOW TO PARTICIPATE FOR FREE:
Share the link on your confirmation email with your friends & family. Get 5 to sign up & get your race fee refunded!
Lit'l Churro Run 1k (ages 4-12)
Lit'l Churro Run includes:
- Music starting at 11:00 am to get you ready to run!
- Official Lit'l Churro Run 2026 T-shirt
- 1 free Churro hot and ready, waiting for you at the finish line!
- 1 free Raffle entry (additional entries can be purchased on site)
- Food! We'll have a taco bar catered by Boss Man Tacos 😋 Free for all participants
- This is a fun run and will not be timed
0.0 Mile "Run"
Not much of a runner? We got just the thing for you! All the fun, without the run
Grab your race bib, toe the starting line, then skip right to the best part... the after party!
Cinco de Mayo 0.0 Mile "Run" includes:
- Music starting at 11:00 am to get you ready to (not) run!
- A unique start/finish line experience like no other race
- "0.0" magnet for your car (or wherever you'd like to proudly display your achievement)
- 1 Free Beer (21+)/Beverage after the race!
- 1 free Raffle entry (additional entries can be purchased on site)
- Food! We'll have a taco bar catered by Boss Man Tacos 😋 Free for all participants
- Prizes for Top 3 Overall M/F (chosen at random)
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RACE DAY CHECK-IN
WHEN: Sunday, May 3rd
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
WHERE: East Pavilion at Wicker Park 2215 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
WHEN: Saturday May 2nd, 12pm-2pm
WHERE: Fleet Feet - Schererville 635 US-30, Schererville, IN 46375
SCHEDULE FOR EVENT DAY
10:45 am - 11:45 am: Packet pick-up
11:30 am: Lit'l Churro Run (1k for ages 4-12)
11:50 am: 0.0 Mile "Run"
12:00 pm: 5k Run/Walk
Post Race Fiesta: Music and Food/Drinks at the Pavilion
All participants will receive:
- Raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes!
- *Race day T-shirt (5k & 1k participants only)
- Tacos
Kids are welcome to participate in the 5k if they can handle the distance!
**REGISTER BY APRIL 17TH TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT (limited quantities and sizes after that)**
Sponsorship opportunities available! E-mail Race Director, Kirk Cherep at kirk@temporuntiming.com for more information.
Join fellow runners on May 3, 2026 for the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Highland.
Races Offered
Running
Fiesta 5K
Lit'l Churro Run 1k (ages 4-12)
About Highland
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 5K takes place in Highland, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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