DESCRIPTION
MAY 2, 2026
FUN & FESTIVE
Come and be part of our 4th Annual Grand Prairie Cinco de Mayo 5K & 10K! This year, runners and walkers will hit the streets of Grand Prairie for an exciting race that leads right into the city’s vibrant Cinco de Mayo Festival and Parade. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, there’s a distance for everyone. Choose between the 5K or 10K.. Families, new runners, and festival-goers are all welcome—lace up, celebrate with us, and kick off Cinco de Mayo in stride!
🎤DJ on Deck
🌮Vendors on Deck
📸FREE Photos
Pre-Packet Pickup- TBD
Day: TBD
Time: 3pm-6pm
Race Day Packet Pickup:
6:15am-7:15am
Grand Prairie Farmers Market
120 W Main St, Grand Prairie TX 75054
VOLUNTEER WITH US
-Packet pickup:
-Aid station (Super High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans.
-Course Monitor ( Super High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction.
Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative
costumes!
"Lock in your race T-shirt—register before April 13, 2026!"
AWARDS
1st, Place Male and Female.
1st 2nd and 3 Division Awards.
10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Why Partner with Grand Prairie Cinco De Mayo?
- Maximize Exposure: Connect with a vibrant and engaged local audience. Mike Lewis Park draws families, runners, and walkers.
- Boost Brand Recognition: Associate your brand with a lively, health-conscious, and community-driven event.
- Strategic Marketing: Choose from tailored sponsorship packages designed to align with your budget and goals.
- Engage Directly: Gain valuable face-to-face interaction with potential customers through booth spaces and interactive activations.
- Make an Impact: Support a cherished local celebration that fosters community spirit and encourages an active lifestyle.
Explore our sponsorship levels with exclusive perks or showcase your business as a vendor to a captivated audience.
Join the excitement and engage with our active community! For sponsorship or vendor opportunities, reach out to Kevin Locks at laceuprunco@gmail.com to explore how you can be a part of this unforgettable event. You can also fill out the Vendors Form link Here: Vendors Form
Seize this chance to make a big impact at the Grand Prairie Cinco De Mayo 5K &10K—Lace Up. Race Strong. Build Community!
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancelation Policy All Lace Up Running events proceed rain or shine or snow or cold. For that reason, we have a strict no refund policy.
In the event of extreme weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to an half hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.
If conditions turns into lightening, ice or become unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.
We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.
A lot of hours, days and even months goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.
Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.
If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is canceled, you can still receive your packet, shirt, and medal and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course. See our virtual race information for complete details.
