About the Connor's Climb 5k and Family Walk 2027
This race in Exeter is built around a cause rather than a course record. It supports a local foundation focused on youth mental health and suicide prevention, with money raised going toward school programs and student-led advocacy work. The field tends to draw people who are there for someone, walking or running in memory or in solidarity.
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Connor's Climb 5k and Family Walk 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
134finishers
18:16winner
31:31median
1:01:35cutoff
Top 3: Samuel Mathes (18:16) · Kelley Foley (19:25) · Silas Richards (20:39)
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 13, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles9/19/2027 09:00$35
3.1 Miles9/19/2027 09:00$30
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