Sat, May 1, 2027

Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk

Sewell, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Jan 30, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk

The course winds through Washington Lake Park, a large municipal park with varied terrain that earns its description as challenging. The race starts and finishes near the park's amphitheater, so there is a natural gathering point before and after. A separate untimed walk uses the same general area, and the two events share the morning without feeling crowded around each other.

Parking is in the lot closest to the amphitheater, which makes the walk from car to start line short. In-person registration opens well before the gun, so arriving a bit early is enough time to get sorted. Age group awards go to top finishers across a range of categories, and overall winners are recognized separately.

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Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

41finishers

17:06winner

30:40median

54:00cutoff

Top 3: Dominic Lizzio (17:06) · CHRISTOPHER BANTON (21:42) · Kyle Hill (22:13)

The Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2021. 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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/1/2027 09:00$25

1 Mile5/1/2027 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:40, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (41 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 Jazmine T. Bryant Brighter Day 5k Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 17:06 while the median finisher took 30:40. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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