Sun, Jun 6, 2027

Black Hat Brew 5k

Bridgewater, MA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K0.01 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $40 after Feb 15, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Black Hat Brew 5k

The race starts outside a gym on Scotland Boulevard and loops back to the same spot, with a brewery right next door serving as the real destination once you cross. The course is a straightforward out-and-back through Bridgewater, nothing technical underfoot, and the whole morning has the feel of a warm-weather kickoff with vendors and raffles waiting at the finish.

Post-race, the brewery next door opens up for runners, with a pour included with registration. The finish area doubles as the party, so there is no wandering to find where everyone ended up.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

174finishers

18:44winner

34:39median

53:51cutoff

Top 3: Nick Ryan (18:44) · Alex Garens (21:08) · Ethan Nichols (21:28)

The Black Hat Brew 5k has been held every year since at least 2025. 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

5K6/6/2027 11:00$30

0.01 Miles6/6/2027 11:00$30

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Common Questions About the Black Hat Brew 5k

Will I finish last at the Black Hat Brew 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 53:51, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Black Hat Brew 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (174 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 Black Hat Brew 5k?

The 5K winner ran 18:44 while the median finisher took 34:39. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.