About the 25th Annual International Race for Research
The course runs through the streets of Peabody, so expect pavement the whole way, with the kind of open road feel you get from a city race rather than a trail or park loop. The route is accessible enough that the walk option draws plenty of families alongside the runners. Dogs are welcome on the walk, as long as they are leashed.
There are awards and refreshments at the finish. Packet pickup opens well before the start, and the race goes on rain or shine.
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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
91finishers
18:48winner
31:41median
59:38cutoff
Top 3: Arin Christensen (18:48) · Tom Walsh (19:41) · Adam Bererhout (20:02)
The 25th Annual International Race for Research is in its 25th year.
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
5K9/19/2026 09:00$35
2 Miles9/19/2026 09:00$35
5K9/19/2026 09:00$35
2 Miles9/19/2026 09:00$35
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