Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Edison VFW 3117 5k

Edison, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

About the Edison VFW 3117 5k

The course runs entirely on pavement, no dirt or grass anywhere. It stays flat throughout, which makes it straightforward to pace from start to finish. Proceeds go to a local veterans nonprofit, so the race has a clear purpose behind it beyond the running itself.

Registration opens on race morning, with the run starting shortly after pickup closes. Afterward, there is a barbecue, drinks, and music on site, and trophies go to overall winners across men's and women's categories.

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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.

5K · 2025 results

126finishers

20:02winner

33:45median

1:05:49cutoff

Top 3: Alex Uhrik (20:02) · Sebastian Manski (20:35) · Allan Solomon (21:47)

The Edison VFW 3117 5k has been held every year since at least 2022. 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

5K9/13/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Edison VFW 3117 5k

Will I finish last at the Edison VFW 3117 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:45, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:49, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Edison VFW 3117 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (126 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 Edison VFW 3117 5k?

The 5K winner ran 20:02 while the median finisher took 33:45. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.