Run for Nicaragua 5K
About the Event
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
Join fellow runners on May 16, 2026 for the Run for Nicaragua 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Yorktown.
Races Offered
Running
5K
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
This is not a timed event however every participant will receive a participation medal.
Virtual 5K
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.
About Yorktown
Run for Nicaragua 5K takes place in Yorktown, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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