Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Covington Autumn 5K and Fun Run

Covington, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022
5K1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Sep 11, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Covington Autumn 5K and Fun Run

The course has a reputation for being fast, which draws runners chasing a personal best. Beyond the 5K, there is also a fun run on the card, so the morning brings out a range of people. The race benefits local lodge charities, which gives it roots in the Covington community rather than a race-circuit feel.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

57finishers
20:43winner
35:33median
1:00:05cutoff

Top 3: Terrell Williams (20:43) · Joshua McGee (20:44) · John Davis (21:08)

The Covington Autumn 5K and Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2022. 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 Miles9/26/2026 08:00$30
3.1 Miles9/26/2026 09:00$20
1 Mile9/26/2026 09:15$15

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Common Questions About the Covington Autumn 5K and Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Covington Autumn 5K and Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:33, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:05, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Covington Autumn 5K and Fun Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (57 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Covington Autumn 5K and Fun Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:43 while the median finisher took 35:33. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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