In 2015 we warned you that the new Miami Springs pool was going to be much smaller than the grand olympic sized pool we had for over 50 years. We also informed you that much of the money was going into creating more buildings. In other words, more building space. Less pool space. Now you can see the construction of the new pool with your own eyes. Total construction cost: $5 MILLION.
The annual Miami Springs River Regatta 5K Run drew runners of all ages to speed through Miami Springs. The event is hosted by the Miami Springs Parks and Recreation Department which has done an amazing job building this tradition.
River Cities Regatta 5K Run
The Miami Springs Police Department was also on hand to close off streets and make sure the the streets were safe for the runners.
Miami Springs Police at the River Cities Regatta 5K Run
The weather was fantastic with a swift breeze to keep the runners much cooler than the traditionally hot and humid run.
River Cities Regatta 5K Run
The race starts on the Circle near hook Square and heads west along Westward Drive business district. The path then makes a left hand turn at Esplanade Drive allowing runners to enjoy the tree lined residential streets alongside the Esplanade Canal. As runners reach the end of the road, they make another left hand turn onto Deer Run and towards the beautiful Miami Springs Golf Course.
River Cities Regatta 5K Run
The route continues around the golf course and towards the historic Curtiss Mansion. That’s about the halfway point.
River Cities Regatta 5K Run
After passing the Curtiss Mansion, the race heads west along Fairway Drive towards Eldron Drive. At Eldron Drive, the runners make a righthand turn as they hug the edge of the Miami Springs Golf Course.
River Cities Regatta 5K Run
Finally, the runners return to Curtiss Parkway for the final half mile run along the tree lined bike path towards the Circle. And then it’s a full on sprint to the finish line.
River Cities Regatta 5K Run
2026 River Cities 5K Race Results
1ST PLACE – The overall fastest time was 20 minutes and 20.09 seconds by 14 year old Sebastian Suarez from Miami Springs. (Proud dad moment. Ese es mi hijo! AKA – That’s my son!)
Sebastian Suarez wins the 2025 River Cities Regatta 5k
2ND PLACE – Cesar Movilla (21) came in second overall with a time of 22 minutes and 19.36 seconds. Cesar ranked 1st among men 18 – 35.
Roger Hulse (19 left) and Cesar Movila (21 right) at the 2026 River Cities Regatta 5K
3RD PLACE – Alejandro Quirantes (14) came in third overall and second among males 17 and under with a time of 22 minutes and 41.24 seconds.
Zachary Garcia (12 left), Sebastian Suarez (14 center), and Alejandro Quirantes (14 right)
4TH OVERALL – Lester Rangel (40) came in 4th overall with a time of 22 minutes and 45.64 seconds and 1st place among men 36 – 50.
Lester Rangel (40 Blue Shirt) and Alejandro Quirantes (14 Peach Shirt) at the River Cities Regatta 5K Run
5TH OVERALL – Roger Hulse (19) came in 5th overall with a time of 23 minutes and 9.37 seconds and 2nd place among men 18 – 35.
Jean Rivas (35 left), Jayda Jagessar (14 center), and Roger Hulse (19 right) at the River Cities Regatta 5K Run
6TH OVERALL – Jean Rivas (35) came in 6th overall with a time of 23 minutes and 17.85 seconds and 3rd place among men 18 – 35.
Jayda Jagessar (14 left), Jean Rivas (35 center), and Roger Hulse (19 right) at the River Cities Regatta 5K Run
7TH OVERALL – Jayda Jagessar (14) came in 7th overall with a time of 23 minutes and 29.03 seconds and 1st place among all females.
Olivia Garcia (17 left), Jayda Jagessar (14 center), and Faith Fernandez (13 right) at the 2026 River Cities Regatta 5K Run
8TH OVERALL – Samantha Valbuena (21) came in 8th overall with a time of 23 minutes and 34.80 seconds, second place among all females, and first place among females 18 – 35.
