Sun, Sep 20, 2026

John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

Clifton, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2013

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 13, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

The race starts and finishes in front of City Hall on Clifton Ave, which puts the finish line right where spectators naturally gather. The course is certified, so the distance is measured properly. Age group awards go deep into the field, with several brackets covering a wide spread from young runners through older age groups.

Packet pickup is available the two days before the race at the PBA Barn at City Hall, and again on race morning before the start. Refreshments are out after the race finishes.

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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

221finishers

17:48winner

32:10median

1:02:32cutoff

Top 3: Tiago Esteves (17:48) · Kevin Heredia (18:33) · Edgar Aguilar (18:36)

The John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2013. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/20/2026 08:30$35

1 Mile9/20/2026 08:30$35

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Common Questions About the John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:10, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:32, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk a good first 5K?

A field of 221 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.

How competitive is the John Samra Memorial 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 17:48 while the median finisher took 32:10. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.