Sat, Jul 24, 2027

2nd Annual CK Racing Back to School 5k

Kokomo, IN

Opens Feb 28, 20272nd annual

About the 2nd Annual CK Racing Back to School 5k

The race is held at Jackson Morrow and benefits the Kokomo Education Foundation, with proceeds supporting local teachers and students. Runners are encouraged to wear their school colors, and there is a table set up to collect donated school supplies. The atmosphere skews young, with categories for kids, adults, and walkers all running together.

Packet pickup happens on race morning before the start, with cash and check accepted on the day. If you want to bring school supplies to donate, the organizers list pencils, notebooks, markers, and similar basics as the most needed items.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

46finishers

17:28winner

37:44median

1:09:31cutoff

Top 3: Curtis Henry (17:28) · Braden Wunderlich (18:08) · Zach Higbee (19:15)

The 2nd Annual CK Racing Back to School 5k is in its 2nd year.

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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 20, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K7/24/2027 08:00$15

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Common Questions About the 2nd Annual CK Racing Back to School 5k

Will I finish last at the 2nd Annual CK Racing Back to School 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:44, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:31, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2nd Annual CK Racing Back to School 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (46 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2nd Annual CK Racing Back to School 5k?

The 5K winner ran 17:28 while the median finisher took 37:44. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.