Held Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Hell on Earth

Richmond Hill, NY

Race finishedAnnual since at least 2019
5K

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About the Hell on Earth

The course runs through Forest Park on a closed stretch of Forest Park Drive, so there is no traffic to navigate. The park setting gives it a different feel from a typical street race, with trees around you instead of storefronts. Costumes are common enough that showing up without one puts you in the minority.

Packet pickup happens on race morning at the park. There are treats and drinks at the finish area, and the organizers note that parking is free.

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Hell on Earth 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2025

57finishers
20:33winner
33:16median
55:30cutoff

Top 3: Colin Delaney (20:33) · Omar Cecere (21:04) · Ryon Burnett (22:14)

The Hell on Earth has been held every year since at least 2019. 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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About the Hell on Earth

Will I finish last at the Hell on Earth?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:16, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:30, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hell on Earth a good first 5K?

It is a small race (57 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 Hell on Earth?

The 5K winner ran 20:33 while the median finisher took 33:16. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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