Cinco De Mayo 5k - Haymarket
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Event Overview
The 2026 Cinco De Mayo 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run takes place at Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket, Virginia.
Distances
- 5k
- 1 Mile Fun Run
Event Details
The 5k course is USATF certified and described as mostly flat with a few rolling hills. The event welcomes walkers and participants with strollers. The race benefits the charity Willing Warriors.
Registration fees are structured as follows: for the 5k, $40 until December 31, 2025, then $45 until May 1, 2026 ($50 on race day). For the 1 Mile Fun Run, the fee is $20 until May 1, 2026 ($25 on race day). Promotional or discount codes from the organizer cannot be used for this event.
A short-sleeve event shirt is guaranteed for 5k runners who register by April 22, 2026; extra shirts may be available for later registrants on a first-come, first-served basis. The 1 Mile Fun Run does not include a shirt, but one can be purchased separately for $15. The 5k is chip-timed, and race medals are awarded to Fun Run participants only.
Awards and Points
Awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as to the top three male and female finishers in several age categories. Participant points count towards the organizer's 5k Series, Back of the Pack Series, and Spring Series.
On-Site Information
Packet pickup is available at the event and also on the Friday prior from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Race day registration opens at 7:30 AM. The event starts and ends at the Sport Pavilion. Parking is available at the Sport Pavilion's upper and lower lots, with overflow parking across Dominion Valley Boulevard.
There is one water station on the 5k course, located near the 2-mile marker. Restrooms are available at the Sport Pavilion. The event operates in most weather conditions.
Live results will be available via a QR code on-site and posted online. Photos from the event are typically shared on the organizer's social media channels the Tuesday following the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
