Sat, Sep 26, 2026

GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk

Colts Neck, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K1 Mile

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk

The course runs on paved paths, so the surface is smooth the whole way through. The race is put on by a faith-based nonprofit, and the feel of the morning reflects that: the event draws people who connect with themes of resilience and gratitude, and the atmosphere leans toward encouragement over competition. Separate male and female podium spots are recognized at the finish.

Packets are available at the race venue on the morning of the event, so there is no separate pickup trip to plan for.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

24finishers

27:58winner

33:36median

57:27cutoff

Top 3: Kellie Wilson (27:58) · Harold Brenner (28:11) · Elissa Lawson (28:13)

The GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/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?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

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 Miles9/26/2026 09:00$30

1 Mile9/26/2026 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 57:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (24 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 GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 27:58 while the median finisher took 33:36. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.