Run for Nicaragua 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event Date: May 17, 2025
• Location: 1420 Lakeside Drive, Yorktown, VA
• Timing: Managed by Flat-Out Events Race Management
• Finishers: All 5K finishers will receive a participant medal!

🏅 Race Events

• Main Event: 5K (competitively timed)
• Fun Run: One Mile Fun Run (not timed)
• Virtual Option: Virtual 5K (no awards)
• Schedule: 8:00am - One Mile Fun Run, 8:30am - 5K

💰 Registration Details

• Cost: Registrations available online and in-person.
• T-shirt Deadline: Register by end of day on 4/13/2025 for a guaranteed shirt.
• Pricing:
  • 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: $35 (includes shipping)

🌍 Fundraising Efforts

• Goal: To raise $20,000 in 2025 to build homes in the Carlos Fonseca Barrio, Nicaragua.
• Impact: Since 2019, over $50,000 raised for housing and supplies.
• Home Cost: Each home costs $2,000.
• Learn More: Visit CCM.

🥫 Food Drive

• Support: Bring non-perishable food items for Thrive Peninsula food bank.
• Incentive: Raffle tickets for donated food items.
• Common Needs: Cereal, crackers, jelly/jam, canned veggies.
• More Info: Visit Thrive Peninsula.

🎉 Event Highlights

• Family Fun: Great raffle prizes, refreshments, and games available.
• Participation: All participants receive a medal upon completion.
• Raffle Tickets: Sold for various prizes.
• Weather: Rain or shine event: participants at their own risk.

For more details, please visit the race website: Run for Nicaragua 5K.