Sat, May 1, 2027

2027 Granby Road Race

Granby, CT

Opens Dec 1, 2026Annual since at least 2026

5K10K1 Mile

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Apr 17, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 2027 Granby Road Race

The longer course heads south from a middle school, turns into the McLean Game Refuge, then loops back north to finish in front of a high school. The shorter option dips into Salmon Brook Park for a loop before returning the same way. Both run on local roads, with the refuge stretch giving the longer course a different feel, wooded and away from traffic.

Both distances share a start area outside a middle school, which makes it easy for groups splitting between options. The longer course closes before late morning, so faster finishers have time to wait around at the high school finish.

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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.

5K · 2026 results

246finishers

18:17winner

30:08median

56:37cutoff

Top 3: Mark Gaedje (18:17) · Patrick Busbey (18:33) · Thomas Ladouceur (18:47)

10K · 2026 results

107finishers

37:16winner

55:56median

1:22:11cutoff

Top 3: Douglas Pearse (37:16) · Orian Iglesias (38:04) · Michael Smith (38:34)

The 2027 Granby Road Race has been held every year since at least 2026. 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

5K5/1/2027 08:30$40

10K5/1/2027 08:30$50

1 Mile5/1/2027 09:30Free

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Common Questions About the 2027 Granby Road Race

Will I finish last at the 2027 Granby Road Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:37, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2027 Granby Road Race a good first 5K?

A field of 246 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 2027 Granby Road Race?

The 5K winner ran 18:17 while the median finisher took 30:08. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.