Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Camp Spirit 5K

Lecanto, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 21, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Camp Spirit 5K

The course winds through Black Diamond Ranch, a private golf community, so the surroundings are manicured and quiet in a way that most road races are not. Expect wide paths, open fairways, and the kind of scenery that makes the distance feel shorter than it is. The terrain is gentle, with no significant climbing to worry about.

Packet pickup opens race morning at the venue, so there is no separate trip the day before. The finish area has food and drinks waiting afterward.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

140finishers

18:32winner

31:37median

1:00:54cutoff

Top 3: Zachary Curreri (18:32) · Dustin Morgan (19:42) · Rob Holmberg (19:49)

1 Miles · 2025 results

1finishers

25:12winner

25:12median

25:12cutoff

Top 3: Marie Vidrine (25:12)

The Camp Spirit 5K has been held every year since at least 2021. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 08:00$35

1 Mile10/24/2026 08:05$35

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 08:00$35

1 Mile10/24/2026 08:05$35

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Common Questions About the Camp Spirit 5K

Will I finish last at the Camp Spirit 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:37, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:54, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Camp Spirit 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (140 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Camp Spirit 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:32 while the median finisher took 31:37. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.