Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Great Futures 5K & 10K

Nampa, ID

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K10K

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Aug 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Great Futures 5K & 10K

The course runs along the Nampa Greenbelt on the Wilson Trail, a paved path that makes for a smooth road-surface run through the area. Both distance options share the same trail, so the out-and-back shape keeps things straightforward. The race benefits a local youth club, and that connection is woven into the whole morning.

Parking and the finish line are both at Centennial Elementary, which also serves as the start area. The organizers encourage runners to bring gently used shoes to donate, supporting a drive to get kids outfitted for the school year. There is an option to drop donations beforehand at Fleet Feet locations in the 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

125finishers

20:30winner

37:13median

1:03:37cutoff

Top 3: Jesse Brent (20:30) · Hunter Browne (21:15) · Jacob Stutzman (21:29)

The Great Futures 5K & 10K 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

5K8/29/2026 09:00$35

10K8/29/2026 09:00$40

5K8/29/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Great Futures 5K & 10K

Will I finish last at the Great Futures 5K & 10K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:13, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:03:37, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Great Futures 5K & 10K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (125 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Great Futures 5K & 10K?

The 5K winner ran 20:30 while the median finisher took 37:13. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.