Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Fire and Rescue 5K

Winchester, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 3, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Fire and Rescue 5K

The Fire and Rescue 5K runs through Winchester to support the local fire and rescue foundation. Prize money goes to the top overall finishers in both the open and masters divisions, with a separate competitive category for junior runners. It is one of the few local 5Ks where the fastest runners are racing for actual cash.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at Village Square Restaurant on the Winchester City Walking Mall, with a second window race morning at the start. Both options are at the same location, so you can grab your bib either night or morning without hunting for a separate venue.

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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

67finishers

16:49winner

27:52median

40:21cutoff

Top 3: Tyler Smith (16:49) · James Kelly (17:59) · Courtney Thompson (18:37)

The Fire and Rescue 5K has been held every year since at least 2023. 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 08:00$35

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Common Questions About the Fire and Rescue 5K

Will I finish last at the Fire and Rescue 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 27:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 40:21, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Fire and Rescue 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (67 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 Fire and Rescue 5K?

The 5K winner ran 16:49 while the median finisher took 27:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.