Sat, May 1, 2027

Brew Run

New London, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K1 Mile

Entry is $20 now and rises to $30 after Apr 30, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Brew Run

The course starts and finishes on Bank Street in downtown New London, running flat through the city streets. A kids run goes off first, with the main race following shortly after, so the start area tends to have a mix of little ones finishing up as adults are warming up nearby.

Bib pickup opens on-site the morning of the race, with a window before the first wave starts. The start and finish are at the same downtown street address, so there is no shuttle or second-car situation to worry about. An awards ceremony wraps things up not long after the last runners finish.

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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

213finishers

17:33winner

31:50median

56:45cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Brown (17:33) · Alex Aimetti (17:38) · Matthew Cook (18:21)

1 Miles · 2026 results

31finishers

7:00winner

12:41median

1:17:04cutoff

Top 3: I. Ekstrand (7:00) · X. Silva (7:25) · K. Jacobson (8:28)

The Brew Run 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.

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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/1/2027 10:00$30

1 Mile5/1/2027 09:30$20

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Common Questions About the Brew Run

Will I finish last at the Brew Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:50, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Brew Run a good first 5K?

A field of 213 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Brew Run?

The 5K winner ran 17:33 while the median finisher took 31:50. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.