Cinco de Mile

Cinco de Mile is a community running event taking place in Gilroy, CA, on May 4, 2025. Organized by the Mt. Madonna Challenge, La Ofrenda Festival, and Esfuerzo, this inaugural event celebrates arts, culture, and wellness.

Participants can choose from a 1-mile kids run, a 5K, or a 10K, all set along scenic trails. Post-race festivities at Christmas Hill Park will include cultural performances, a youth soccer clinic, and various vendors, featuring delicious food from La Patrona Cocina Mexicana. Proceeds from the event will support local initiatives, including scholarships for high school runners and cultural programming. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.