Sat, Oct 24, 2026

AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run

Abington, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1 Mile

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Oct 9, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run

The course loops around a high school and middle school campus, keeping things on familiar suburban ground. It is a student-run event tied to a community service club, with all proceeds going to local pediatric cancer charities. The setting is practical and easy to navigate, and the cause behind the race is front and center on race morning.

Packet pickup and check-in happen near the start on race morning. Parking is available in the lots between the two school buildings, so you can pull in and get moving without much searching.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

5K · 2025 results

27finishers

20:07winner

30:23median

48:01cutoff

Top 3: Tyler Kennedy (20:07) · Jonathan Kane (20:08) · Calvin Hoffmann (20:44)

The AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2023. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/24/2026 10:00$30

1 Mile10/24/2026 10:05$30

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Common Questions About the AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run

Will I finish last at the AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 48:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (27 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 AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 20:07 while the median finisher took 30:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.