Sun, Nov 22, 2026

Conestoga Mini-THON 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Wayne, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Nov 11, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Conestoga Mini-THON 5K and 1 Mile Walk

This race runs through Wilson Farm Park in Wayne, raising money for pediatric cancer research. The park setting keeps the course approachable, and the cause ties the whole morning together. It is a fundraiser first, and the atmosphere reflects that, drawing people who want to run for something beyond a finish time.

Refreshments are on hand after the race, along with awards for overall and age-group finishers. The event is organized by a student-led group connected to a Penn State fundraising initiative, so expect a younger volunteer crew that takes the mission seriously.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

· 2025 results

99finishers

18:08winner

24:25median

46:22cutoff

Top 3: Brian Rackson (18:08) · Victor Pan (18:19) · Doug Symonds (18:58)

The Conestoga Mini-THON 5K and 1 Mile Walk has been held every year since at least 2025. 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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/22/2026 09:00$30

1 Mile Walk11/22/2026 09:05$30

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Common Questions About the Conestoga Mini-THON 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Will I finish last at the Conestoga Mini-THON 5K and 1 Mile Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the race field finished slower than 24:25, and the last recorded finisher came in around 46:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Conestoga Mini-THON 5K and 1 Mile Walk a good first race?

It is a small race (99 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 race, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Conestoga Mini-THON 5K and 1 Mile Walk?

The race winner ran 18:08 while the median finisher took 24:25. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.