Top Things to Do This May in Irving, Texas
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On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4:45 a.m. or 6:00 a.m., you can join Camp Gladiator who offers a challenging and personalized, as well as socially-distanced outdoor workout at the Texas Lottery® Plaza at Toyota Music Factory. Afterwards you can stop by Freshii for some refreshingly healthy Energy Bites.
May 5
As a part of the Cinco de Mayo festivities, Irving Marathon is holding a free Fiesta de Mayo Social Run beginning at 6:30 a.m. You’ll get a course preview of the Fiesta de Mayo Half Marathon held on May 22. After the race, you can throw back a couple of beers courtesy of the race sponsors. Then, beginning at 1 p.m., you are invited to celebrate Toyota Music Factory’s Cinco De Mayo at Texas Lottery® Plaza and 17 other venues. Compete in a Taco Eating Contest and Shop at the Latin Market. Listen to Mariachi Corona and Fusion Latina on Texas Lottery® Plaza. Pacheco Taco Bar will host Ballet Folklorico Mayahuel and Tenderemos Mariachi! The cost is $15+ and reservations are requested.
The Irving Marathon Running Series presents the second annual Fiesta de Mayo Half Marathon at Toyota Music Factory. Spend the morning with other runners in-person or virtually who like you, practice wellness and a healthy lifestyle. Also, all Irving Marathon Running Series events benefit Baylor Scott & White Irving Foundation for the fight against childhood obesity. This race will wind through the scenic streets of Las Colinas and Lake Carolyn and end at Toyota Music Factory. Race day perks include a performance shirt, event bib – chip timed race, custom finisher medal, age group awards, team challenge trophies, an Irving Marathon clear clinch bag, silicone wrist bracelet, event sticker, RaceJoy App access, two free beers at Reservoir, free pancakes catered by Nosh & Bottle, free professional photo and an on-site expo. The race begins at 6:30 a.m. and costs are $29.99 – $109.99 depending on your distance choice.