Mayor's 5K Run/Walk

Race Update - 9/29/2026

The 2026 Mayor's 5K is SOLD OUT! 

For the first time ever, the Mayor's 5K has sold out. While we were able to secure resources to add in a few more people, those additional spaces have now filled up. Onsite registration will not be available on race morning.

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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