Sat, May 8, 2027

Eagles Autism Challenge

Philadelphia, PA

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2019

Eagles Autism Challenge 2026 Results

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

5K Results · 2026

2,996finishers

17:45winner

1:00:02median

1:48:04cutoff

Top 3: Sean Coleman (17:45) · Jason Shumaker (18:44) · Austin Darigo (18:45)

10 Miles Results · 2026

323finishers

31:26winner

50:05median

1:29:14cutoff

Top 3: Bill Sepich (31:54) · Mike Cassel (31:31) · Norman Briggs (31:26)

The Eagles Autism Challenge has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

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Distances & Start Times

5K5/8/2027 08:30-

Sensory Walk5/8/2027 09:00-

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Common Questions About the Eagles Autism Challenge

Will I finish last at the Eagles Autism Challenge?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 1:00:02, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:48:04, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Eagles Autism Challenge a good first 5K?

With 2,996 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. 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 Eagles Autism Challenge?

The 5K winner ran 17:45 while the median finisher took 1:00:02. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Eagles Autism Challenge?

Join a local run club. Fairmount Running Club, Philadelphia Runner Track Club, Wissahickon Wanderers and others in Philadelphia welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.

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