Mayor's 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Haines City, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor's 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $25 | 390 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the Mayor's 5K Run/Walk starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City, FL 33844
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 72°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 47% of days. Cold snaps dip to 65°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City, FL 33844Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Mayor's 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City, FL 33844.
From the organizers
Mayor’s 5K benefits Haines City’s Relay for Life. Participants will begin at Lake Eva Park, race around the beautiful lake, and end at the park. Registration is $25 per person for adults ages 18 and up, $21 for youth ages 17 and under, and $20 per person for groups of 15 or more (any age). All participants will receive a t-shirt. Trophies will be given to the top 3 male and female participants in the adult category, and top 3 male and female participants in the youth category. Medals will be given to all finishers.
*NOTE: To set up a group registration, please contact Haines City Parks and Rec staff at [email protected]