Sun, Apr 11, 2027

8th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/11/2027

Hockessin, DE

Opens Jan 1, 20278th annual

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Apr 10, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 8th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/11/2027

This race raises money for canine cancer research, started by a family who lost their dog to the disease. The course runs through Hockessin, and the morning has a personal, cause-driven feel. Notably, dogs cannot come along on race day, a reminder that the event is tied to insurance requirements rather than any lack of affection for them.

Bib pickup happens the morning of the race at a local pet supply store not far from the start, with a window that closes shortly before the gun goes off. Race-morning pickup keeps things simple if you cannot make it early.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

223finishers

18:18winner

46:47median

1:10:12cutoff

Top 3: Sean Coleman (18:18) · Jorge Morales (20:45) · Natalie Trait (22:30)

The 8th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/11/2027 is in its 8th year.

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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

5K4/11/2027 08:30$30

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Common Questions About the 8th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/11/2027

Will I finish last at the 8th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/11/2027?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 46:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:10:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 8th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/11/2027 a good first 5K?

A field of 223 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 8th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/11/2027?

The 5K winner ran 18:18 while the median finisher took 46:47. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.