Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day 5k

Peachtree City, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 6, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Labor Day 5k

The course runs through The Avenue, an outdoor shopping and dining district, so the surroundings are polished and pedestrian-friendly rather than park trails or road. The route is described as fast, which usually means flat pavement. ASICS footwear is available to try during the run itself, which is an unusual touch you do not see at most local races.

The start is right at The Avenue. After the race, there is music and refreshments on site, and the whole morning is set up to linger a bit before heading into the holiday.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

79finishers

5:48winner

10:11median

20:40cutoff

Top 3: Connor Lister (5:48) · Jeremiah Hosch (6:44) · Elijah Meadows (6:58)

The Labor Day 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.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

3.1 Miles9/7/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the Labor Day 5k

Will I finish last at the Labor Day 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 10:11, and the last recorded finisher came in around 20:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Labor Day 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (79 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 Labor Day 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 5:48 while the median finisher took 10:11. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.