Sun, Aug 16, 2026

Live Like Leah 5K Memorial Race and 1 Mile Walk

Wayne, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $35 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Live Like Leah 5K Memorial Race and 1 Mile Walk

The race is held at Wilson Farm Park, starting near the concession pavilion. The park gives the morning an open, unhurried feel. This is a memorial race for Leah Joy Bowers, a teacher and coach who passed away from cancer, and the proceeds go toward a camp program for individuals with special needs that she cared about deeply.

The start area and packet pickup are both at the concession pavilion. Professional timing is handled by a local racing company, so results come back quickly. Awards go to the top finishers overall and across age groups, with categories spread across the full range of ages.

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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

77finishers

15:55winner

28:25median

52:38cutoff

Top 3: Gavin Campbell (15:55) · Zachary Hill (17:56) · Alex Reese (18:11)

The Live Like Leah 5K Memorial Race and 1 Mile Walk has been held every year since at least 2022. 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

5K8/16/2026 09:00$25

1 Mile8/16/2026 09:05$15

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Common Questions About the Live Like Leah 5K Memorial Race and 1 Mile Walk

Will I finish last at the Live Like Leah 5K Memorial Race and 1 Mile Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 28:25, and the last recorded finisher came in around 52:38, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Live Like Leah 5K Memorial Race and 1 Mile Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (77 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 Live Like Leah 5K Memorial Race and 1 Mile Walk?

The 5K winner ran 15:55 while the median finisher took 28:25. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.