Sun, Oct 18, 2026

EPFD Freaky 5k

Rumford, RI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Oct 17, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the EPFD Freaky 5k

The course winds through residential neighborhoods, starting and finishing at a local fire station. The roads are typical neighborhood streets, and costumes are encouraged, so expect some memorable outfits passing you on the course. It is a road race with a festive, spooky spirit to it.

A DJ is set up at the finish, and there are post-race refreshments on hand for runners and spectators alike. The race benefits the fire department's local charity fund, so the crowd around the start and finish tends to include a good mix of neighbors who came out to cheer.

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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

109finishers

21:10winner

34:30median

58:39cutoff

Top 3: Angel Martin (21:10) · Ryan Mottur (21:45) · Scott Harris (21:59)

The EPFD Freaky 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.

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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 Miles10/18/2026 10:00$30

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Common Questions About the EPFD Freaky 5k

Will I finish last at the EPFD Freaky 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:30, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:39, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the EPFD Freaky 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (109 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 EPFD Freaky 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:10 while the median finisher took 34:30. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.