Mayor's 5K Run/Walk
About This Event
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 jillian.latimer@hainescityfl.gov
For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 863-421-3700.
**Race Route: **Start at Lake Eva Park 3rd St. - Wood Ave. Wood Ave. - S 1st St. S. 1st St. - Peninsular Ave. Peninsular Ave. - Peninsular Dr. Peninsular Dr. - Alta Vista Dr. Alta Vista Dr. - S. 10th St. (Runners will be past this point by approximately 7:45 AM) S. 10th St - Wood Ave. Wood Ave. - S. 8th St. S. 8th St. - Johns Ave. Johns Ave. - S. 9th St. S. 9th St. - Lake Eva Park Trail Finish on the Great Lawn
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