Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Gratitude

Richmond Hill, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Nov 15, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Gratitude

The course runs through Forest Park on closed roads, so there is no traffic to contend with. The surroundings are wooded and the road through the park has a pleasant, sheltered feel. Costumes are encouraged, which gives the field a Thanksgiving-morning energy without taking itself too seriously.

Packet pickup and bib check-in happen on race morning near the start, so there is no separate trip the day before. Parking in the area is free. Post-race awards follow not long after the last runners finish, and there are treats and drinks at the start and finish area.

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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

203finishers

17:59winner

30:11median

51:53cutoff

Top 3: Mathieu Lewis (17:59) · James Poch (20:14) · Jovahn Huertas (20:19)

The Gratitude 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

5K11/26/2026 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the Gratitude

Will I finish last at the Gratitude?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:11, and the last recorded finisher came in around 51:53, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Gratitude a good first 5K?

A field of 203 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 Gratitude?

The 5K winner ran 17:59 while the median finisher took 30:11. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.