Sat, Nov 7, 2026

2nd Annual AMCFF "Running Con Ganas" 5K

Sylmar, CA

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Entry is $25 now and rises to $50 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $25.

About the 2nd Annual AMCFF "Running Con Ganas" 5K

The course winds through the LA Mission College campus and into the surrounding area, so you spend most of the race on or near college grounds. The route has the open, spread-out feel of a campus run, and the connection to a scholarship fund gives the morning a sense of purpose beyond the finish line.

The race is tied to a foundation that supports local students, and that context is visible in the crowd. Expect families, students, and neighbors alongside runners. Post-race energy tends to reflect that mix, more of a gathering than a wind-down.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

221finishers

22:01winner

41:52median

1:16:51cutoff

Top 3: Juan Lafarga (22:01) · Anonymous Anonymous (22:17) · Davis Louie (22:20)

The 2nd Annual AMCFF "Running Con Ganas" 5K is in its 2nd year.

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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/7/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the 2nd Annual AMCFF "Running Con Ganas" 5K

Will I finish last at the 2nd Annual AMCFF "Running Con Ganas" 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 41:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:16:51, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2nd Annual AMCFF "Running Con Ganas" 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 221 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2nd Annual AMCFF "Running Con Ganas" 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 22:01 while the median finisher took 41:52. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.