Sat, Oct 24, 2026

FRIGHTFUL FAIRWAY 5K (Fall Into Winter)

Cocoa Beach, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2013

Entry is $28 now and rises to $30 after Sep 6, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.

About the FRIGHTFUL FAIRWAY 5K (Fall Into Winter)

The course runs through a golf course with views of the river, so the surroundings feel open and a bit different from a road race. The terrain is mostly flat turf and cart paths. Halloween costumes are encouraged, which gives the morning a looser feeling than most fall races.

Packet pickup runs at the recreation center and then at the country club the day before the race, with race-morning pickup available at the country club as well. Light refreshments and breakfast are served after the finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

298finishers

18:23winner

37:26median

1:07:04cutoff

Top 3: Isaac Cerveny (18:23) · Jason Jones (19:10) · Mason youberg (19:44)

The FRIGHTFUL FAIRWAY 5K (Fall Into Winter) has been held every year since at least 2013. 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

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 07:30$28

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 07:30$32

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 07:30$30

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Common Questions About the FRIGHTFUL FAIRWAY 5K (Fall Into Winter)

Will I finish last at the FRIGHTFUL FAIRWAY 5K (Fall Into Winter)?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:26, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:04, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the FRIGHTFUL FAIRWAY 5K (Fall Into Winter) a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 298 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 FRIGHTFUL FAIRWAY 5K (Fall Into Winter)?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:23 while the median finisher took 37:26. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.