Run for Nicaragua 5K
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Run for Nicaragua 5K : Yorktown, VA
The Run for Nicaragua 5K is an annual fundraising event held in May at 1420 Lakeside Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692. This is the sixth annual race. Since 2019 the event has raised over $50,000 to build homes in several barrios in Nicaragua. The stated goal for 2025 is to raise $20,000 to build homes in the Carlos Fonseca Barrio; each home is reported to cost $2,000. Event funds also support Nicaraguan families with school supplies, furniture and other needs.
Events, registration and features
- 5K
- One Mile Fun Run
- Virtual 5K
The 5K is a competitively timed event; the One Mile Fun Run is not timed; the Virtual 5K has no awards. All 5K finishers receive a participant medal. Registration fees listed include an early 5K rate of $30, a later rate of $35, and a race-day 5K fee of $40. The One Mile Fun Run is listed at $10. The Virtual 5K is $35 (noting $27 race fee plus $8 shipping for race swag). To be guaranteed an event t-shirt and requested size, registration must be completed by the specified shirt deadline; shirts after that date are distributed first come, first serve. The event accepts non-perishable food donations for the Thrive Peninsula food bank and distributes raffle tickets for donated items. The event is held rain or shine; participants compete at their own risk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.