Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026

Rocky Mount, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

About the Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026

The course winds through the historic downtown area of Rocky Mount, past the kinds of streets and storefronts that give a small town its character. The terrain suits newer runners while still offering enough variation to hold the attention of those who run regularly. The race is put on by the senior class at the local high school, which gives the morning a distinctly hometown feel.

Packet pickup runs race morning, with a window before the start. Parking is in the lot between the high school and a nearby smokehouse, which puts you close to everything.

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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

92finishers

19:21winner

31:23median

55:31cutoff

Top 3: Mitch Elwell (19:21) · David Anglin (20:49) · William Jamison (20:57)

The Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026 has been held every year since at least 2017. 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

3.1 Miles9/12/2026 08:00$25

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Common Questions About the Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026

Will I finish last at the Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:31, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026 a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (92 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 Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:21 while the median finisher took 31:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.