Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Joliet Invite

Joliet, MT

Opens Oct 11, 2026Annual since at least 2017

5K1.5 Miles

Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

61finishers

20:12winner

23:49median

31:49cutoff

Top 3: E. Anderson (20:12) · R. Beck (20:12) · A. Montgomery (20:22)

1.5 Miles · 2025 results

51finishers

8:36winner

11:44median

17:21cutoff

Top 3: J. Gros Ventre (8:36) · L. Knows His Gun (9:07) · C. McQuillan (9:22)

The Joliet Invite has been held every year since at least 2017. 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 Sep 22, 2026.

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Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/15/2026 10:00Free

1.5 Miles10/15/2026 10:00Free

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Common Questions About the Joliet Invite

Will I finish last at the Joliet Invite?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 23:49, and the last recorded finisher came in around 31:49, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Joliet Invite a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (61 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Joliet Invite?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:12 while the median finisher took 23:49. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.