Mayor's 5K Run/Walk

Race Update

Race Update - 9/29/2026

The 2026 Mayor's 5K is SOLD OUT!

For the first time ever, the Mayor's 5K has sold out. While we were able to secure resources to add in a few more people, those additional spaces have now filled up. Onsite registration will not be available on race morning.

Event Details

• Beneficiary: Mayor’s 5K benefits Haines City’s Relay for Life.
• Location: Participants will begin at Lake Eva Park, race around the beautiful lake, and end at the park.
• Registration Fees: $25 per person for adults ages 18 and up, $21 for youth ages 17 and under, and $20 per person for groups of 15 or more (any age).
• Incentives: All participants will receive a t-shirt. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 male and female participants in both adult and youth categories. Medals will be given to all finishers.

Group Registration

NOTE: To set up a group registration, please contact Haines City Parks and Rec staff at [email protected]

Contact Information

For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 863-421-3700.

Race Route

Start at Lake Eva Park

• 3rd St. - Wood Ave.
• Wood Ave. - S 1st St.
• S. 1st St. - Peninsular Ave.
• Peninsular Ave. - Peninsular Dr.
• Peninsular Dr. - Alta Vista Dr.
• Alta Vista Dr. - S. 10th St. (Runners will be past this point by approximately 7:45 AM)
• S. 10th St - Wood Ave.
• Wood Ave. - S. 8th St.
• S. 8th St. - Johns Ave.
• Johns Ave. - S. 9th St.
• S. 9th St. - Lake Eva Park Trail
• Finish on the Great Lawn

More Information

For further details about the race, please visit the official race page.