Fri, Sep 4, 2026

First Responders 5K

Webster, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

About the First Responders 5K

This race runs out of Webster Fireman's Field on Ridge Road and is built around a specific purpose: honoring police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and emergency operators while raising awareness and funds for PTSD support among first responders. The cause shapes the atmosphere in a way that a generic charity run rarely does. Expect a crowd with real personal stakes in the mission.

There is no on-site registration, so you need to register ahead of time. The race runs in the early evening, which keeps the heat manageable and gives the finish line a different feel than a typical weekend morning start.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

431finishers

16:02winner

30:24median

1:08:10cutoff

Top 3: Austin Schoen (16:02) · Marty Butler (16:02) · Luke Black (16:44)

The First Responders 5K has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Miles9/4/2026 18:30$30

3.1 Miles9/4/2026 18:30$18

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Common Questions About the First Responders 5K

Will I finish last at the First Responders 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:24, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:10, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the First Responders 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 431 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the First Responders 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:02 while the median finisher took 30:24. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.