Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Garden of Reflection 5K and 10K (9/11 Memorial Race)

Lower Makefield, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

10K5K1 Mile

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Sep 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Garden of Reflection 5K and 10K (9/11 Memorial Race)

The race starts and finishes on the grounds of a 9/11 memorial park in Lower Makefield, with the longer distances venturing out onto neighborhood streets before returning. The terrain is mostly gentle, with some rolling stretches on the outer portions of the course. The occasion gives the morning a quiet weight that goes beyond a typical local road race.

Check-in opens well before the start, and the race runs rain or shine. Online registration closes a couple of days before the event, though limited day-of registration is available. The park property itself serves as the start, finish, and gathering area, so there is a natural place to settle in before and after.

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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

215finishers

17:58winner

29:01median

56:06cutoff

Top 3: Grayson Mclaughlin (17:58) · Gigi Gibilisco (18:12) · Alex Chia (18:12)

The Garden of Reflection 5K and 10K (9/11 Memorial Race) has been held every year since at least 2024. 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

10K9/20/2026 09:00$45

5K9/20/2026 09:00$40

1 Mile9/20/2026 09:00$40

Virtual Garden of Reflection RUN to REMEMBER9/20/2026 00:00$45

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Common Questions About the Garden of Reflection 5K and 10K (9/11 Memorial Race)

Will I finish last at the Garden of Reflection 5K and 10K (9/11 Memorial Race)?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:01, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:06, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Garden of Reflection 5K and 10K (9/11 Memorial Race) a good first 5K?

A field of 215 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Garden of Reflection 5K and 10K (9/11 Memorial Race)?

The 5K winner ran 17:58 while the median finisher took 29:01. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.