Swing into Spring Training 5K

🎉 Event Overview

We are excited to announce the 5th Annual Swing into Spring Training 5k sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Clover Park! Join us as we kick off the 2025 New York Mets baseball season with an 8 AM - 5K start. All runners will gather for a unique opportunity to finish the race at home plate, just like the players!

🏅 Race Amenities

• Participants receive: Custom finisher medal
• T-shirt: Swing into Spring Training t-shirt
• Admission ticket: (1) General Admission ticket to one Spring Training game:
• 2/24 vs. Astros @ 1:10
• 3/3 vs. Team Nicaragua @ 1:10
• 3/4 vs. Team Israel @ 1:10
• 3/9 vs. Marlins @ 6:10
• Extras: Swag bag and race bib

📦 Early Packet Pickup

Packet pick up will be available at the ticket office windows. Hours to pick up your race packet are as follows:

Friday, February 20th: 12 PM - 4 PM

🚗 Race Day Parking

Parking for the race will be located in the grass parking area of Clover Park. You may enter from either University Blvd. or Peacock Blvd.

⏰ Race Day Schedule

• 7:00 AM: Race-day packet pickup & registration opens
• 7:50 AM: Race-day packet pickup & registration closes
• 8:00 AM: 5K Run begins
• 9:15 AM: Awards announcements begin on the concourse by the Jim Beam Bar inside the stadium

*Awards ceremony immediately after the race. Post race festivities with music and refreshment on the concourse by the Jim Beam Bar inside the stadium.

🔔 Reminders

• Children: Children 3 and under are welcome to participate without a registration.
• Restrictions: No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
• Pets: Please no pets.
• Walks: Walkers are welcome.

🏆 Awards

Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top Male & Female Masters (40+)
Age Groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

💰 Pricing

Through 1/12: Adult: $40, Child (12& under) $35, Team $35
1/13 through 2/20: Adult: $45, Child (12& under) $40, Team $40
Race Day: Adult: $50, Child (12& under) $45, Team $45

📞 Sponsorship Inquiries

Lauren DeAcetis | ldeacetis@stluciemets.com | (772) 871-2100

🔗 Stay Connected

Stay up-to-date on the Swing into Spring Training 5K by following us on social @stluciemets.

📅 Event Link

For more information about the race, visit the official page: Swing into Spring Training 5K.