Cinco de Mayo Run - Brooklyn
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Cinco de Mayo Run - Brooklyn
The Cinco de Mayo 5K Run is an annual athletic event held in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The race serves to commemorate the Cinco de Mayo holiday and celebrate Mexican culture within the local community. Participants gather at Bartell Pritchard Square, entering the park grounds through the entrance located at 15th Street and Prospect Park West.
The event features a variety of distances to accommodate different age groups:
- 5K Run
- 100 meters (children aged 4 and under)
- 200 meters (children aged 5 to 6)
- 400 meters (children aged 7 to 8)
- 600 meters (children aged 9 to 10)
- 800 meters (children aged 11 to 12)
- 1000 meters (children aged 13 to 14)
Registration for all distances opens in mid-March and follows a specific fee structure for the adult and youth categories. The main 5K route takes runners through the paved paths of the park. All youth distances are organized specifically by age group, ranging from short sprints for toddlers to a full kilometer for teenagers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
