Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Hansons Invitational

Sterling Heights, MI

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2024

5K2 Miles

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

539finishers

15:51winner

21:01median

42:24cutoff

Top 3: N. Linden (15:51) · N. Lorenzen (16:00) · D. Pascoe (16:06)

2 Miles · 2025 results

259finishers

12:46winner

17:56median

35:01cutoff

Top 3: L. Allen (12:46) · R. Schapman (12:51) · L. Hrabovsky (13:25)

The Hansons Invitational has been held every year since at least 2024. 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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Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 09:30-

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 10:00-

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 10:30-

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 11:30-

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 11:55-

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 12:20-

2 Miles9/26/2026 13:30-

2 Miles9/26/2026 13:50-

2 Miles9/26/2026 14:10-

2 Miles9/26/2026 14:40-

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Common Questions About the Hansons Invitational

Will I finish last at the Hansons Invitational?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 21:01, and the last recorded finisher came in around 42:24, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hansons Invitational a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 539 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Hansons Invitational?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 15:51 while the median finisher took 21:01. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.