About the Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk
The course winds through a shopping center and into the surrounding neighborhoods, so you get a mix of parking lots, sidewalks, and residential streets. It is a USATF-certified route, which means the distance is measured and marked properly. The race benefits a local teen mentoring organization, and there is an awards ceremony with trophies and age-group recognition after the finish.
Advance packet pickup runs the two days before the race at a nearby cinema-restaurant a short drive from the start. Race-morning pickup opens early if you skip the advance option. Post-race refreshments are provided by a local grocery sponsor.
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Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
366finishers
18:20winner
34:07median
1:12:16cutoff
Top 3: Jared Juarez (18:20) · Mandy Kompanowski (19:16) · Noah Kimrey (19:23)
The Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K10/3/2027 08:00$30
1 Mile10/3/2027 08:05$30
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