Sat, Aug 8, 2026

DART Abersham Free 5k

Davidson, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

About the DART Abersham Free 5k

The course follows a paved greenway out and back, which keeps it flat and straightforward. The path stays open to the public during the event, so you will share it with pedestrians and cyclists. Keep right to give room for runners coming the other way.

Parking is tight at the lower lot near the start, so arriving early helps. Overflow lots are available nearby, including one off Shearer Road and another at Fisher Farm Park, both a short run from the start line. Check in with a volunteer before you head out.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5K · 2026 results

30finishers

18:48winner

25:53median

50:53cutoff

Top 3: Unknown Unknown (18:48) · Unknown Unknown (20:17) · Unknown Unknown (20:23)

· 2026 results

10finishers

9:37winner

15:24median

22:34cutoff

Top 3: Chris Raulli (9:37) · Chas Willimon (10:21) · Wesley Fogg (11:33)

The DART Abersham Free 5k 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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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

5K8/8/2026 09:00Free

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Common Questions About the DART Abersham Free 5k

Will I finish last at the DART Abersham Free 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 25:53, and the last recorded finisher came in around 50:53, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the DART Abersham Free 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (30 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 DART Abersham Free 5k?

The 5K winner ran 18:48 while the median finisher took 25:53. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.