Sat, Oct 16, 2027

Gregory Burnett, Sr. Memorial 5K & Fun Run

Norwalk, CT

Opens Jun 16, 2027

3.2 Miles1 Mile

About the Gregory Burnett, Sr. Memorial 5K & Fun Run

The course runs along the shoreline at Calf Pasture Beach, with Long Island Sound alongside you for much of the way. It is a certified route, so the distance is measured and marked. The race honors a man who was deeply connected to his community, and the morning reflects that, with vendors, team recognition, and a musical guest adding to the atmosphere around the finish.

The event is organized by a local fraternity chapter and a nonprofit foundation, and the fundraising focus is real: scholarship awards go to groups that raise the most for the foundation. Packet pickup and parking details have not been published yet, so checking back closer to race day is worth the effort.

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Gregory Burnett, Sr. Memorial 5K & Fun Run 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

1 Miles Results · 2026

17finishers

10:22winner

23:32median

1:38:01cutoff

Top 3: John Paul Leonardo (10:22) · Robert Farrow (16:57) · Desiree Burnett (17:09)

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.2 Miles10/16/2027 09:30$45

1 Mile10/16/2027 09:00$25

3.2 Miles10/16/2027 09:00$40

1 Mile10/16/2027 09:00$15

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Common Questions About the Gregory Burnett, Sr. Memorial 5K & Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Gregory Burnett, Sr. Memorial 5K & Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 1 Miles field finished slower than 23:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:38:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Gregory Burnett, Sr. Memorial 5K & Fun Run a good first 1 Miles?

It is a small race (17 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 1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Gregory Burnett, Sr. Memorial 5K & Fun Run?

The 1 Miles winner ran 10:22 while the median finisher took 23:32. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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