Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Gravity Hill 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Shullsburg, WI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

5K1 Mile

About the Gravity Hill 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

The course starts and finishes at Gravity Hill, which gives the race its name and its personality. The terrain around Shullsburg rolls, so expect some genuine elevation change rather than a flat loop. There is a shorter distance option for anyone not ready for the full effort, making it a reasonable outing for groups with mixed fitness levels.

Packet pickup and start area are both at Gravity Hill. The registration window closes before race day, though a race-morning option is available at a higher price, so arriving without a bib is possible if needed.

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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.

3.11 Miles · 2025 results

52finishers

20:17winner

33:44median

59:56cutoff

1 Miles · 2025 results

8finishers

7:42winner

14:14median

18:44cutoff

The Gravity Hill 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

3.11 Miles8/1/2026 08:00$30

1 Mile8/1/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the Gravity Hill 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Gravity Hill 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 33:44, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:56, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Gravity Hill 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk a good first 3.11 Miles?

It is a small race (52 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 3.11 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Gravity Hill 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 20:17 while the median finisher took 33:44. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.