Sat, Sep 19, 2026

4th Annual Amelia 5k

Amelia Court House, VA

Registration open4th annual
5K

Entry is $45 now and rises to $50 after Sep 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the 4th Annual Amelia 5k

The course winds through parts of Amelia Court House, giving runners a look at the town as they go. The terrain is not described as hilly or technical, so it reads like a straightforward road route. The race benefits a local foundation that supports families at Christmas, which shapes the mood of the morning.

Early packet pickup happens the evening before the race at a courtyard on Court Street, with race-morning pickup available at the start for anyone who misses it. The morning opens with a group stretch and a prayer before the field heads out, and an award ceremony follows once runners are in.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

48finishers
21:01winner
34:37median
1:12:29cutoff

Top 3: Austin Mitchell (21:01) · Jordan Carter (22:23) · Henry Roberts (23:32)

The 4th Annual Amelia 5k is in its 4th year.

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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

3.1 Miles9/19/2026 09:00$45
3.1 Miles9/19/2026 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the 4th Annual Amelia 5k

Will I finish last at the 4th Annual Amelia 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:37, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:12:29, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 4th Annual Amelia 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (48 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 4th Annual Amelia 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:01 while the median finisher took 34:37. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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