Sat, Jun 12, 2027

GCP Flag Day 5K

Bradenton, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

About the GCP Flag Day 5K

The course runs through Robinson Preserve, a natural area in Bradenton with trails and open water views. It reads as a flat, outdoor route through preserved land rather than a road race through neighborhoods. Pickup happens race morning on site, so there is no separate trip to plan around.

A guided stretch session happens just before the start, and the race director is typically out front greeting people. Hot dogs are at the finish, which makes the post-race scene feel more like a cookout than a typical finish-line table.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

69finishers

19:44winner

37:12median

1:17:59cutoff

Top 3: Fernando Ta (19:44) · Walt Copeland (21:45) · Eric Kearns (21:52)

The GCP Flag Day 5K 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.

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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 Miles6/12/2027 07:30$40

Virtual Run6/12/2027 07:30$30

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Common Questions About the GCP Flag Day 5K

Will I finish last at the GCP Flag Day 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:12, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:17:59, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the GCP Flag Day 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (69 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 GCP Flag Day 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:44 while the median finisher took 37:12. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.