1st Annual Coquí 5K Run & Walk

Thank you, Coquí 5K community!

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Phillips Park, Aurora

Congratulations to every runner and walker who joined us at Phillips Park. Your energy, heart, and community spirit made our first Coquí 5K one to remember.

A Coquí 5K runner crossing the finish line with a Puerto Rican flag

A morning to remember

You showed up for health, culture, and each other.

Thank you to our runners, walkers, volunteers, board members, food trucks, vendors, sponsors, and every family member and friend who cheered along the way. Together, you helped launch a new APRCC tradition.

Race by the Numbers

98 participants. One unforgettable first race.

RunSignup results list 90 recorded finishers for the inaugural Coquí 5K Run & Walk.

98Participants listed
90Recorded finishers
19:44Overall winning time
25:57Women's winning time

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Results are marked preliminary by RunSignup.

2026 Race Winners

Congratulations to our inaugural winners.

APRCC proudly recognizes the runners who led the field at our first Coquí 5K Run & Walk.

Parish Carter, first-place male finisher

Men's Champion · 1st Overall

Parish Carter

Bib 3344 · 19:44.62

Julie Swartzloff, first-place female finisher

Women's Champion · 12th Overall

Julie Swartzloff

Bib 3195 · 25:57.12

Carlos Ponce, second-place finisher

Men's Runner-Up · 2nd Overall

Carlos Ponce

Bib 3318 · 21:40.40

Saul Olivas, third-place finisher

Men's Third Place · 3rd Overall

Saul Olivas

Bib 3345 · 22:42.08

Vendor & partner appreciation

Thank you for fueling the celebration.

Our vendors and community partners brought food, refreshments, wellness resources, and plenty of warmth to Phillips Park. Thank you for helping make the inaugural Coquí 5K welcoming from start to finish.

Guests visiting the Legacy Nutrition and Fitness booth
Legacy Nutrition & Fitness
The Factor_ team providing refreshments for Coquí 5K participants
Factor_
The Alloy Personal Training booth at the Coquí 5K
Alloy Personal Training
The Windy City Limonada truck at the Coquí 5K
Windy City Limonada
Participants visiting the Casita Boricua food truck after the race
Casita Boricua
The Waubonsee Community College community table at the Coquí 5K
Waubonsee Community College

With appreciation

Thank you to our Coquí 5K sponsors.

APRCC gratefully acknowledges the organizations that helped bring the inaugural Coquí 5K Run & Walk to life.

Factor_ logo
Factor_
East Aurora School District 131 logo
East Aurora School District 131
Old Second Bank logo
Old Second Bank
Waubonsee Community College logo
Waubonsee Community College

With additional appreciation to Alloy Personal Training, Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, Diamond Dance Academy, Dance Fuze Studio, and our community partners.

Thank you for bringing your energy, music, and community spirit.

We cannot wait to run, walk, and celebrate with you again.