Mon, Sep 7, 2026

28th Annual Groton Labor Day 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Groton, NY

Registration open28th annual

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Aug 28, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 28th Annual Groton Labor Day 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

The race starts outside the high school gym, which also serves as the registration area. Restrooms and showers are nearby, which is a practical touch you do not find at every small-town road race. The event raises money for the local varsity cross country program, so the volunteers and the energy around the start tend to reflect that.

Packet pickup runs race morning outside the gym before the start. Post-race refreshments are set up nearby when you finish.

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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

177finishers

18:27winner

31:01median

1:01:08cutoff

Top 3: Ross Bush (18:27) · Emily Miller (19:10) · Colin OBrien (19:38)

1 Miles · 2025 results

45finishers

6:24winner

10:35median

13:49cutoff

Top 3: D. Kennett (6:24) · T. Weeks (6:34) · S. Johnson (6:46)

The 28th Annual Groton Labor Day 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run is in its 28th year.

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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

5K9/7/2026 09:30$25

1 Mile9/7/2026 09:00Free

Both 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run9/7/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the 28th Annual Groton Labor Day 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Will I finish last at the 28th Annual Groton Labor Day 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:01, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 28th Annual Groton Labor Day 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (177 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 28th Annual Groton Labor Day 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:27 while the median finisher took 31:01. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.