Sat, Jan 9, 2027

Kelley's Pace Frostbite

Mystic, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5 Miles

Entry is $33 now and rises to $38 after Dec 13, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Kelley's Pace Frostbite

The course runs through the streets of Mystic, starting and finishing at Olde Mistick Village, an open-air colonial-style shopping area. It is a road race, so expect pavement throughout. Running in the middle of winter means you may get cold, crisp conditions, and the village setting gives the start and finish a bit of character without being a trail or a park.

Parking at the village is straightforward on race morning. Packet pickup is available the evening before at Kelley's Pace, a local running shop, with another window on race morning. After you finish, the Jealous Monk hosts the post-race gathering, with awards and breakfast served there.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles · 2026 results

300finishers

27:17winner

47:03median

1:26:08cutoff

Top 3: Samuel Alexander (27:17) · Connor Wilcox (29:35) · Paulo Dias (30:47)

The Kelley's Pace Frostbite has been held every year since at least 2023. 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

5 Miles1/9/2027 09:00$33

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Common Questions About the Kelley's Pace Frostbite

Will I finish last at the Kelley's Pace Frostbite?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 47:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:26:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Kelley's Pace Frostbite a good first 5 Miles?

A field of 300 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 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Kelley's Pace Frostbite?

The 5 Miles winner ran 27:17 while the median finisher took 47:03. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.