Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Cleveland, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Oct 9, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Drug Demand Reduction 5K

The course runs on roads through a residential area of Fairview Park, starting and finishing at the Young Marines Drill Center. It is a flat road course with a separate shorter walk option. The race supports the Greater Cleveland Young Marines and their anti-drug outreach work in the area.

Packet pickup happens race morning at the Drill Center before the start. After the race, there is a Trunk or Treat celebration with decorated trunks, candy, and participation from local businesses and families. Post-race refreshments are also on hand.

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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

83finishers

20:08winner

31:32median

56:16cutoff

Top 3: Owen Darnell (20:08) · Nate Crowe (21:26) · Edward Jankowski (21:33)

The Drug Demand Reduction 5K 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?

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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

3.1 Miles10/10/2026 09:00$25

1 Mile10/10/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Will I finish last at the Drug Demand Reduction 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Drug Demand Reduction 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (83 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 Drug Demand Reduction 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:08 while the median finisher took 31:32. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.