The course starts and ends at a fairgrounds, running out onto country roads before looping back. It is mostly flat with a couple of gentle dips, though there is one real climb that earns its keep. The surroundings are rural, and the fair itself is part of the day, entry included with registration.
Bib pickup and same-day registration open early on race morning at the fairgrounds. Chip timing is used, and the race carries USATF sanction.
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Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K · 2025 results
Top 3: Lee Barron (18:03) · Cole Haslam (19:11) · Brendan Kissane (19:23)
The Haddam Neck Fair 5K 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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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.
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Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:06, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:59, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.
A field of 260 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.
The 5K winner ran 18:03 while the median finisher took 32:06. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.