Sat, May 8, 2027

Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk

Elyria, OH

Opens Dec 29, 2026Annual since at least 2025

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Apr 11, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk

The course is an out-and-back on a trail, which means you will see faster runners coming the other direction on your way out. Dogs are welcome, with runners bringing them asked to start toward the back and keep them on a short leash. The race benefits a local animal shelter that runs entirely on donations and fundraising.

Registration and pickup open early on race morning before the first wave heads out. Post-race refreshments are served after you finish. Carpooling is encouraged, which suggests parking near the start is limited.

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Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk 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

107finishers

18:04winner

34:06median

1:12:08cutoff

Top 3: Christopher Speers (18:04) · Eric McLellan (21:37) · Michael Petrillo (22:21)

The Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk 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.

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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles5/8/2027 09:00$35

1 Mile5/8/2027 08:30$25

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk

Will I finish last at the Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:06, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:12:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (107 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 Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:04 while the median finisher took 34:06. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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