Run for Nicaragua 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Yorktown, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $35 on Apr 12, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Mile Fun Run | Kids | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $10 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 15, 20278:30 AM | $30$35 after Apr 12, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | May 15, 20278:30 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- One Mile Fun Run: $10 until May 15.
- 5K: $30 until Apr 11, then $35 until May 14, then $40 until May 15.
Online registration closes May 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 34:58, about 11:15 a mile, based on 469 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:58 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:57 AM, and the One Mile Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1420 Lakeside Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (Flat-Out Events) for Run for Nicaragua 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run for Nicaragua 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 22:46 or better, the top quarter in 27:42, and half the field in 32:03; the last tenth came in after 49:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:31 | 26:12 |
| 20-29 | 31:53 | 26:23 |
| 30-39 | 27:43 | 27:03 |
| 40-49 | 28:14 | 20:38 |
| 50-59 | 41:21 | 31:00 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 33:05 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 38 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Run for Nicaragua 5K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 65 to 90 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:27 to 32:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 90 (-3%) | 32:03 | under 22:46 | 19:58 |
| 2025 | 93 (+24%) | 32:48 | under 23:43 | 19:44 |
| 2024 | 75 (+15%) | 31:23 | under 24:08 | 18:14 |
| 2023 | 65 | 32:27 | under 24:53 | 18:23 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:42, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 15 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°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
- 1420 Lakeside Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- Participation Medal; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 15, 2027), 2026 (May 16, 2026), 2025 (May 17, 2025), 2024 (May 11, 2024), 2023 (May 13, 2023), 2022 (May 14, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for Nicaragua 5K?
- Saturday, May 15, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Apr 12, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 15, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 90 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 32:03 and the winner ran 19:58.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:42, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1420 Lakeside Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692.
From the organizers
ALL 5K finishers will receive a participant medal!
Race Date: May 15, 2027 (Timing and Results by Flat-Out Events Race Management)
Race events include 5K (competitively timed event), One Mile Fun Run (not a timed event) and Virtual 5K (no awards)
8:00am - One Mile Fun Run
8:30am - 5K
Virtual 5K Option - 5K
(Late Registration and Runner Packet Pick on Race Day from 7:00-7:45am.)
Cost: