Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope

Basking Ridge, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

5K1K

About the Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope

This race in Basking Ridge raises money for after-school STEM programs serving students in Newark. The cause is the center of the morning, and the atmosphere around the start reflects that: there is a DJ, games and activities for families, and a kids fun run alongside the main event. Ice treats are waiting at the finish.

The morning draws a wide range of people, from those racing hard to families out for a walk together. The shared purpose gives the event a particular kind of energy that a typical road race does not have.

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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

138finishers

21:09winner

40:02median

1:11:27cutoff

Top 3: Ken Karnas (21:09) · Karl Hargett (22:56) · Richard Greco (22:56)

The Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope has been held every year since at least 2019. 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

5K9/13/2026 10:00$25

1K9/13/2026 10:00Free

5K9/11/2026 08:00$25

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Common Questions About the Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope

Will I finish last at the Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 40:02, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope a good first 5K?

It is a small race (138 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 Arman Roy Foundation 2026 5K Run for Hope?

The 5K winner ran 21:09 while the median finisher took 40:02. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.