Sun, Feb 7, 2027

Blue Ribbon Run 5K

Gainesville, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

1 Mile5K

About the Blue Ribbon Run 5K

The Blue Ribbon Run is a Peachtree qualifier, which draws a serious contingent alongside the more casual crowd that typically shows up for a local charity race. The course is in Gainesville, and the morning benefits a child advocacy center that serves abuse victims in the surrounding counties.

Proceeds go directly to an organization that works with child abuse victims at no cost to the families, so the cause is specific and tangible. Post-race, there are snacks and drinks on site.

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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

160finishers

18:15winner

32:00median

58:04cutoff

Top 3: Samuel Hernandez (18:15) · Drew McCormack (18:37) · Pedro Pedro (19:05)

The Blue Ribbon Run 5K has been held every year since at least 2015. 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

1 Mile2/7/2027 13:30Free

5K2/7/2027 14:00$30

5K2/7/2027 09:30$30

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Common Questions About the Blue Ribbon Run 5K

Will I finish last at the Blue Ribbon Run 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:00, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:04, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Blue Ribbon Run 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (160 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 Blue Ribbon Run 5K?

The 5K winner ran 18:15 while the median finisher took 32:00. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.