Sat, Nov 21, 2026

Fall Frenzy 5K

Troutman, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

About the Fall Frenzy 5K

The course in Troutman is chip-timed and described as a fresh route, so even runners who have done local races before will not know what to expect. The event is open to joggers, walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs, so the field tends to spread out and move at its own pace. Rain does not cancel it.

Check-in runs in the hour or so before the gun. Parking is in a gravel lot near Troutman Town Hall, though the Town Hall lot itself is off-limits. After finishing, there is fruit, snacks, and a food truck on site, along with face painting and yard games.

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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

156finishers

17:23winner

30:50median

1:02:17cutoff

Top 3: Nathaniel Ingram (17:23) · Dylan Carroll (18:18) · Connor Shepard (18:53)

The Fall Frenzy 5K has been held every year since at least 2025. 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 Miles11/21/2026 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the Fall Frenzy 5K

Will I finish last at the Fall Frenzy 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:50, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:17, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Fall Frenzy 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (156 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 Fall Frenzy 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:23 while the median finisher took 30:50. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.