Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Eleventh Annual Robot Run

West Deptford, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

5K1 Mile

About the Eleventh Annual Robot Run

The Robot Run opens the STEAMfest at River Winds, an outdoor community event put on by a student robotics nonprofit. The course is paved and stroller-friendly, which gives the morning a wide, open feel. Age group awards are handmade by the student members, which is a small detail that says a lot about who is behind this race.

Pets are not allowed in the park, so leave the dog at home. After you finish, the STEAMfest is already underway, with activities running well into the late morning.

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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

61finishers

18:17winner

31:48median

49:41cutoff

Top 3: Estevan Barreras (18:17) · Stephen Hartman (19:51) · Anonymous Anonymous (21:43)

The Eleventh Annual Robot Run has been held every year since at least 2015. 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

5K10/10/2026 09:30$30

1 Mile10/10/2026 09:30$30

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Common Questions About the Eleventh Annual Robot Run

Will I finish last at the Eleventh Annual Robot Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:48, and the last recorded finisher came in around 49:41, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Eleventh Annual Robot Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (61 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 Eleventh Annual Robot Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:17 while the median finisher took 31:48. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.