Cinco de Mile
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Cinco De Mile : Gilroy, CA
Cinco De Mile is a community run presented by Mt. Madonna Challenge, La Ofrenda Festival, and Esfuerzo at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy, California. The event includes multiple race distances and a cultural festival held on the park grounds after the running events.
Race distances:
- 1 mile (10 & Under)
- 5K Ruck
- 5K
- 10K
Most of the routes run along the levee and sidewalks, with minor road crossings on the 10K course. The kids' one-mile run consists of two loops around Christmas Hill under the redwood trees. Timing for chip-timed races will be provided by SVE Timing with chip timing through bibs. The kid's one-mile race is free and includes a goodie bag for participants; food from La Patrona Cocina Mexicana will be available for purchase.
After the running events, the park hosts cultural activities including a Mariachi and Folklorico showcase, a youth soccer clinic, and arts, culture, and wellness vendors. Proceeds from registration, merchandise, sponsorships, and donations are shared among the three organizing groups. Funds support the Mt. Madonna Scholarship for local high school cross country runners and the programs of La Ofrenda Festival and Esfuerzo. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
