Events
Place
Mendota, CA US 93640
Description
Join us at the 3rd Annual Silva Strong Superhero 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk! The event will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 and will begin at Rojas-Pierce Park. It will feature a 5K run and 2 Mile walk around the Western area of the City of Mendota.
This event is being held in honor and memory of the late Mayor Robert Silva, who dedicated a majority of his life to public service to the Mendota community and was instrumental in the realization of key projects and movements in the community, the Central Valley, and throughout the State of California.
All event proceeds benefit the Mendota Community Corporation (MCC), a 501(c)3 organization, of which Mayor Silva was the founding Chairperson. The MCC is dedicated to conducting and facilitating programs and activities that will improve the quality of life of the residents of the City of Mendota, specifically the youth, by supporting the educational, extracurricular activities, and general welfare needs of the community. The MCC holds charity events and fundraisers to support its scholarships and programs.
Race Contact Info
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When and where is the event?
The event will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Rojas-Pierce Park located at 350 Sorensen Avenue, Mendota, CA 93640. - How can I register?
You can register online before the event via Runsignup using a credit/debit card. Registration online via Runsignup will include an additional processing fee.
In-person registration will be available the day of the event during check in between 7am-9am at the park concession stand (located next to the splash pad).
If you would prefer to register in-person prior to the event or would prefer to submit a cash payment, please contact Celeste, the event organizer, at (559) 577-7692. - When and where is check in and how can I pick up my participant packet?
Check in will take place from 7am-9am the day of the event at the park concession stand (located next to the splash pad). Pre-registered participants can use the "preregistered check in" line for faster check in. Early arrival/check in is highly recommended. - What is included with my participant packet/registration?
Your participant packet/registration includes entry to either the 5K Run or 2 Mile Walk, an event shirt, runner/walker bib, grab and go breakfast, lunch meal, entry to the raffle, and a finisher's medal. - At what time does the 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk start?
The 2 Mile Walk will begin promptly at 9:00am, and the 5K Run will begin promptly at 9:15am. - What is the course for the 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk?
The course for the 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk will extend throughout the Western area of the City of Mendota. A map of the course will be included with your participant packet, and will be available at check in. Signage will be posted throughout the course and City of Mendota staff will be located throughout the course to guide runners/walkers. - Are there prizes for the winners?
Prizes will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place 5K Run contest winners only. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the 2 Mile Walk (around 10:15am).
While there are no prizes for the 2 Mile Walk contest, all 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk participants will receive a finisher's medal. - Who can I contact if I have any questions?
You can contact the event organizer, Celeste, at (559) 577-7692.
