About the Fine Valentine Run and Relay 2027
The course runs through the university campus mall and up the ramps of the football stadium, all the way to the top. That climb is the defining moment of the route. Relay teams have to stop at a designated exchange zone and show some public display of affection before passing off, which keeps things loose. There is also a costume contest at the finish.
Packet pickup happens the morning of the race outside Gentle Ben's, the bar and restaurant at Main Gate Square that also hosts the post-race brunch. That breakfast is free with most entries. Mimosas and Bloody Marys are available for purchase, and there are awards and a costume contest before everyone heads out.
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Fine Valentine Run and Relay 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
4 Miles Results · 2026
119finishers
25:56winner
42:31median
1:16:43cutoff
Top 3: Jesse Jones (25:56) · Cary Kelly (26:08) · Tristan Kirby (26:39)
1 Miles Results · 2026
60finishers
5:11winner
10:02median
17:59cutoff
Top 3: P. Zoucha (5:11) · A. Bonnett (5:51) · C. Lefforge (6:02)
The Fine Valentine Run and Relay 2027 has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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 Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K2/14/2027 08:30$25
5K2/14/2027 08:30$30
1.5 Miles2/14/2027 08:30$25
1 Mile2/14/2027 08:00Free
5K2/14/2027 08:30$30
5K2/14/2027 08:30$25
Gentle Ben's brunch for NON Registered Persons2/14/2027 08:00$10
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