Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk

GASTON, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

About the Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk

The course starts at a street corner in town, picks up a rail trail heading south, then winds along country roads to finish at the Lions Club Park. It runs mostly flat with long straight stretches, so the legs stay in a rhythm. Lions Club members and police stand at each turn, so there is no guessing where to go.

Registration opens at an elementary school before the start, and a shuttle runs between the park finish and the starting area for anyone who wants to leave a car at the end. Snacks and drinks are set up at the finish, and a short kids fun run follows the main race at the park.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

46finishers

17:25winner

29:38median

57:38cutoff

Top 3: Elijah Cook (17:25) · Rylie Paskiewicz (17:28) · Chad Paskiewicz (18:25)

The Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2015. 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 Miles8/1/2026 08:30$18

3.1 Miles8/1/2026 08:30$15

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Common Questions About the Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 29:38, and the last recorded finisher came in around 57:38, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (46 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 Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:25 while the median finisher took 29:38. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.