Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Lake Como Day 5k

Lake Como, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Lake Como Day 5k

The course runs through the streets of Lake Como and loops around the lake itself, so there is actual water to look at while you are moving. It is a road race put on by a local running club in partnership with the borough, which gives it the feel of a neighborhood event rather than a commercial production. The proceeds go toward youth recreation programs in town.

Everything on race morning happens at Joe's Surf Shack, which serves as the start, the bib pickup spot, and the post-race gathering place. The award ceremony follows the finish, also at Joe's, so there is no reason to wander far. A post-race party rounds out the morning there.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

328finishers

16:47winner

30:59median

1:01:38cutoff

Top 3: Thomas Schulz (16:47) · Gustav Danielsson (18:05) · Christopher Balint (18:17)

The Lake Como Day 5k has been held every year since at least 2024. 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

5K9/26/2026 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the Lake Como Day 5k

Will I finish last at the Lake Como Day 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:38, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lake Como Day 5k a good first 5K?

A field of 328 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 Lake Como Day 5k?

The 5K winner ran 16:47 while the median finisher took 30:59. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.