Sat, Dec 5, 2026

CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason

Boca Raton, FL

Opens Aug 1, 2026Annual since at least 2021

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Nov 27, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason

The race is based at Spanish River Church, looping out and back so the finish line is where you began, with a crowd already gathered nearby. It supports CityHouse, a local organization working to break the cycle of family homelessness, and that purpose gives the morning a specific weight beyond just running.

Packet pickup runs at several locations in the days before the race, including a local running store and a brewery that pairs pickup with a group run. Church parking lots open race morning, with volunteers directing cars, though one entrance closes just before the start. Food and an awards ceremony follow the race outside.

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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.

5K · 2025 results

290finishers

20:17winner

34:51median

1:04:06cutoff

Top 3: Sam Scharer (20:17) · Cecilio Farinas (20:44) · Juan Aristizabal (20:54)

The CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason 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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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

5K12/5/2026 07:30$40

5K12/5/2026 07:30$25

Kids Fun Run12/5/2026 08:30Free

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Common Questions About the CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason

Will I finish last at the CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:06, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason a good first 5K?

A field of 290 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 CityHouse River Run 5K - Run For A Reason?

The 5K winner ran 20:17 while the median finisher took 34:51. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.