About the WMAAA Banh Mi 5K Run & Walk
The course runs through Millennium Meadows, a certified route that keeps things honest for anyone chasing a time. Dogs are welcome, and the crowd tends to reflect that, with families spread across the meadow waiting for runners to come through. Post-race, the field shifts into a dinner with banh mi sandwiches brought back after going over well in past years.
Packet pickup opens in the afternoon and runs on site through the start, so there is no separate pre-race trip to make. Speeches and a warm-up session kick things off before the run begins, with the shorter walk starting a few minutes behind. Awards go out alongside dinner once everyone is in.
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Distances & Start Times
5K7/28/2026 18:30$35
1 Mile7/28/2026 18:40$35
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