Sun, Nov 15, 2026

5k Stampede through Clifton

Clifton, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

About the 5k Stampede through Clifton

The awards ceremony after the race has some specifics worth knowing about. Beyond age-group podium spots, there are special recognitions for police officers, firefighters, doctors, educators, active military, and veterans, along with acknowledgment of the oldest and youngest finishers. People with disabilities are recognized at the ceremony as well.

Post-race, the area fills out with music, raffles, and booths from health professionals. There are healthy snacks while you wait out the awards, which makes sticking around feel worthwhile rather than obligatory.

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5k Stampede through Clifton 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2025

238finishers

17:15winner

29:51median

1:02:02cutoff

Top 3: CODY SCHMEER (17:15) · JOEY DATTA (17:16) · ANGEL GONZALEZ (17:27)

The 5k Stampede through Clifton has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/15/2026 08:30$30

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the 5k Stampede through Clifton

Will I finish last at the 5k Stampede through Clifton?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:02, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 5k Stampede through Clifton a good first 5K?

A field of 238 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 5k Stampede through Clifton?

The 5K winner ran 17:15 while the median finisher took 29:51. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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