Chasing El Chavo 5k

Chasing El Chavo is a 5k run on gravel trails around the family-owned 150-acre orchard. This fiesta themed race will include a commemorative pint glass, t-shirt and after race can of hard cider and donut! After the race stick around for a fiesta themed party outside! Costumes are encouraged and the race is open to all ages. Strollers are permitted at you own discretion as the run will be on gravel. Pets will not be permitted.

Please note, shirts sizes are on a first come, first serve basis and are not guaranteed to those registered less than 14-days prior to the event. Inventory is kept up to date during registration. If sizes are not showing at the time of sign up, they are unavailable. 

What's Included?

• Donut
• Can of hard cider or sweet cider for participants over 21
• T-shirt
• Commemorative pint glass
• Raceday Timing

Overall Awards

1st Place Overall Male & Female - $100 Blake's Gift Card & Trophy
2nd Place Overall Male & Female - $75 Blake's Gift Card & Trophy
3rd Place Overall Male & Female - $50 Blake's Gift Card & Trophy

Age Category Awards

1st Place Age Category Male & Female - $20 Blake's Gift Card
2nd Place Age Category Male & Female - $10 Blake's Gift Card

Age Categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Racers can pick up their race packet & swag on the following dates/times. Packet pickup is located at Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, MI 48005. 

Early Packet Pick Up

• Friday, 5/1/26 from 4:00pm-7:00pm 
  • Pick your packet up on Friday & enter to win a runner's gift basket worth $100, $4 pints and 10% off food all night at the Tasting Room for runners! 

Race Day Packet Pick Up

• Saturday, 5/2/26 from 2:00pm-4:00pm
  • All participants must be registered 30 minutes prior to your start time.
  • We recommend arriving at least 45 minutes early to allow ample time for parking & registration.