Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Joy & Justice 5k

Timnath, CO

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K1 Mile5K

About the Joy & Justice 5k

The course runs through Timnath and is described as scenic, though the terrain is gentle enough that the event draws everyone from regular runners to people out for a walk with their dogs and kids. It benefits a local organization that supports children and parents recovering from domestic violence, so the atmosphere carries some real weight alongside the casual pace.

Packet pickup and registration happen the morning of the race, before the start. Afterward there are awards and a music festival, so there is reason to stick around once you finish.

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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

148finishers

19:30winner

34:59median

1:00:24cutoff

Top 3: Cedar Breshears (19:30) · Jonah Lovendahl (20:26) · Aubyn Clark (21:30)

1 Miles · 2025 results

32finishers

10:08winner

19:03median

30:35cutoff

Top 3: E. Luttman (10:08) · P. Condon (11:36) · L. Breshears (13:05)

The Joy & Justice 5k has been held every year since at least 2025. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/27/2026 10:00$35

1 Mile9/27/2026 11:00$15

3.1 Miles9/27/2026 10:02$35

3.1 Miles9/27/2026 10:02$40

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Common Questions About the Joy & Justice 5k

Will I finish last at the Joy & Justice 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:24, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Joy & Justice 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (148 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 Joy & Justice 5k?

The 5K winner ran 19:30 while the median finisher took 34:59. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.