Sat, Nov 21, 2026

Christmas in Springboro 5k Run/Walk

Springboro, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

Entry is $30 now and rises to $40 after Nov 20, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Christmas in Springboro 5k Run/Walk

The course runs through historic downtown Springboro, with the start at a central street corner and the route winding through the older part of town. It reads as a neighborhood race through a place that takes its holiday season seriously, and the surroundings give it some character underfoot.

Race-morning packet pickup is at a beer tent on the main corner downtown, which also serves as the post-race gathering spot. There is a post-race beverage included, and awards go out shortly after finishers come in. Proceeds support several local assistance programs.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

658finishers

16:27winner

38:09median

1:28:43cutoff

Top 3: Samuel Darmanie (16:27) · Brady Speicher (16:58) · Andrew Loufman (17:23)

The Christmas in Springboro 5k Run/Walk 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.

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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 Miles11/21/2026 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the Christmas in Springboro 5k Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Christmas in Springboro 5k Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 38:09, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:28:43, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Christmas in Springboro 5k Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 658 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Christmas in Springboro 5k Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:27 while the median finisher took 38:09. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.