Wed, May 5, 2027

2027 Cinco De Mayo 5K GLOW RUN

Beebe, AR

Opens Feb 4, 2027Annual since at least 2022

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after May 5, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 2027 Cinco De Mayo 5K GLOW RUN

This is an evening glow run, so the course goes off after dark, which changes the whole feel of a flat, well-marked route through Beebe. The race benefits a local foster care support charity, which gives the crowd a reason to be there beyond the clock.

Packet pickup starts in the afternoon before the gun, so there is no need to rush. The start area is at the Beebe Athletic Club, and tacos from a local vendor are waiting at the finish. Childcare is available on-site, which makes it easier for parents to actually race.

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Cinco De Mayo 5K GLOW RUN 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

232finishers

16:37winner

35:06median

1:20:45cutoff

Top 3: Chris Roberts (16:37) · Lance Beckman (17:13) · Marissa De La Paz (18:32)

The 2027 Cinco De Mayo 5K GLOW RUN has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/5/2027 19:30$40

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the 2027 Cinco De Mayo 5K GLOW RUN

Will I finish last at the 2027 Cinco De Mayo 5K GLOW RUN?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:06, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:20:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2027 Cinco De Mayo 5K GLOW RUN a good first 5K?

A field of 232 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2027 Cinco De Mayo 5K GLOW RUN?

The 5K winner ran 16:37 while the median finisher took 35:06. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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