Sat, Sep 19, 2026

4 Town 5k

Somers, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

About the 4 Town 5k

The course is nearly straight once you leave the fairgrounds, with almost no turns to break your rhythm. Two short inclines are all that stand between you and a flat run, which makes this a solid shot at a personal record, especially on a cool autumn morning. The route is USATF-certified.

The race takes place at and around the fairgrounds, with the Four Town Fair happening the same day. Registration is online only, including race morning, so you show up and collect your bib. Flushing restrooms are available on site, alongside the portable option if that is your tradition.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2024 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2024 results

170finishers

17:32winner

28:28median

46:42cutoff

Top 3: Charles Joslin-Allen (17:32) · Ben Campion (17:58) · Timothy Seidl (18:48)

The 4 Town 5k has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/19/2026 08:00$35

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Common Questions About the 4 Town 5k

Will I finish last at the 4 Town 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 28:28, and the last recorded finisher came in around 46:42, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 4 Town 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (170 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 4 Town 5k?

The 5K winner ran 17:32 while the median finisher took 28:28. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.