Sat, Oct 10, 2026

13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K

Baltimore, MD

Registration open13th annual

Entry is $50 now and rises to $60 after Sep 23, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K

The course runs through Herring Run Park, a green stretch in Baltimore with paths that wind past trees and open space. It is the kind of park that stays busy on weekend mornings, so there is usually a crowd along the route even if you are not racing. The terrain is gentle, with no serious climbing to worry about.

The race benefits an organization that supports asylum seekers in Baltimore, so the people who show up tend to have a connection to that work. Volunteers handle packet pickup and course navigation on race day, and the event is chip-timed for those running in person.

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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

136finishers

20:03winner

36:56median

1:09:07cutoff

Top 3: Seun Atewologun (20:03) · Callahan Stiasny (20:03) · Armond Drexler (20:12)

The 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K is in its 13th 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/10/2026 09:00$50

5K10/10/2026 00:00$50

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Common Questions About the 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K

Will I finish last at the 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:56, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (136 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 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K?

The 5K winner ran 20:03 while the median finisher took 36:56. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.