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La Milla de Mayo 2019 ($)
May 4, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Race Overview

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La Milla de Mayo (The May Mile) is the perfect one-mile run/walk for those new to running or wanting to improve their mile in a fun, block party atmosphere in Olde Towne, Gaithersburg. Participants are invited to celebrate the race’s completion with music, food, Salsa dancing, and Cinco de Mayo festivities. Free Kids Fun Runs kick off the race! Runners of all ages and levels are eligible to register for this event.
Online registration will remain open until May 3rd at noon – after that, registration will only be available on-site, prior to the event start.
La Milla De Mayo is an official USA Track & Field (USATF) certified race course. USATF is the National Governing Body for track & field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. It encompasses the world’s oldest organized sports, the most-watched events of Olympic broadcasts, the No. 1 high school and junior high school participatory sport, and more than 30 million adult runners in the United States.
The race is presented by the City of Gaithersburg in partnership with the Montgomery County Road Runners Club. Through corporate sponsorships and donations, proceeds benefit the City’s Dolores C. Swoyer Camp Scholarship Fund, which provides summer camp registration fees for underprivileged youth.
Race Day Schedule
5:30-7:30pm Free Festival – Runners & Spectators Welcome (Latin music, dancing, moon bounce, face-painting, crafts, demos, prizes, and more!)
5:30pm ½ and ¼ Mile Kids Fun Runs
5:45pm Latin Dance Warm-up
6:00pm One Mile Walk/Run
See the Course Map | View/Download Runner Info
Fees
Adults
- December 31 New Years Eve Registration – $15
- January 1 – March 31 Early Registration – $17
- April 1 – April 31 – $19
- May 1 – May 3 – Late Registration – $21
- Day of Race Registration – $25
Children
Pricing valid December 31 through May 3.
Race Registration
- Ages 5 – 10 – $10
- Ages 4 & Under – Free
Kids Fun Runs
- Ages 4 & Under ½ Mile Run – Free
- Ages 4 & Under ¼ Mile Run – Free
Frequently Asked Questions