Sun, Oct 3, 2027

Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run

Beverly, MA

Opens Jan 1, 2027Annual since at least 2021

5K1 Mile

About the Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run

The 5K follows a paved neighborhood route that the city uses for its Homecoming race, starting and finishing at Lynch Park. The shorter fun run is aimed at younger kids. Strollers are welcome on both courses, and the morning tends to draw families from across the local elementary schools.

Packet pickup is the day before at a local running store on Enon Street, where there is also a raffle for a free pair of sneakers. Parking at Lynch Park is free, and race-morning registration is available, though the fee goes up and some options may no longer be on the table by then.

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Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

233finishers

17:35winner

32:07median

1:00:30cutoff

Top 3: Brian Cullinan (17:35) · Sean Aloi (18:53) · Brendan Joyce (19:04)

The Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2021. 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.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/3/2027 09:30$40

5K10/3/2027 09:30$90

1 Mile10/3/2027 09:00$15

1 Mile10/3/2027 09:00$10

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Common Questions About the Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:30, 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 Frolic 5K & Fun Run a good first 5K?

A field of 233 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 17:35 while the median finisher took 32:07. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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