Sun, Sep 27, 2026

CULPER SPY DAY 5K RUN / WALK

East Setauket, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 26, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the CULPER SPY DAY 5K RUN / WALK

The course starts at a historic schoolhouse and winds through the older parts of East Setauket, passing landmarks tied to the colonial era: a patriot's rock, a church, a memorial park, a library, and the site of a local battle. It is a route with genuine history underfoot, not just a road loop.

Registration opens on-site race morning, so showing up without a bib is an option. Refreshments are out at the finish for everyone who crosses the line. Awards go deep into age groups, with the ceremony held after the final finisher comes in.

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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

169finishers

17:42winner

31:38median

1:03:15cutoff

Top 3: Felipe garcia (17:42) · Nicholas DiCaprio (18:10) · Samuel Havens (18:54)

The CULPER SPY DAY 5K RUN / WALK has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

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

3.1 Miles9/27/2026 09:00$30

1K9/27/2026 08:30$10

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Common Questions About the CULPER SPY DAY 5K RUN / WALK

Will I finish last at the CULPER SPY DAY 5K RUN / WALK?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:38, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:03:15, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the CULPER SPY DAY 5K RUN / WALK a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (169 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 CULPER SPY DAY 5K RUN / WALK?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:42 while the median finisher took 31:38. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.