Sat, May 8, 2027

52nd Annual Marigold 10K

Winterville, GA

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10K

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

About the 52nd Annual Marigold 10K

The course is USATF-certified and qualifies runners for the Peachtree, which tells you what to expect: a fast, flat route that rewards a hard effort. The race runs as part of the Winterville Marigold Festival in Pittard Park, so there is a full street fair going on around you when you finish.

Parking is available at Winterville First Baptist Church, a short walk from the festival grounds. Carpooling is encouraged given the road closures around the festival. Signage directs traffic out, with different exit routes depending on whether you leave early or stick around for the festivities.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

6.2 Miles · 2026 results

246finishers

35:39winner

56:41median

1:44:14cutoff

Top 3: Collin Woodrum (35:39) · Caleb Smith (36:30) · Thijs Kolet (37:42)

The 52nd Annual Marigold 10K is in its 52nd year.

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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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

6.2 Miles5/8/2027 07:30$30

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Common Questions About the 52nd Annual Marigold 10K

Will I finish last at the 52nd Annual Marigold 10K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6.2 Miles field finished slower than 56:41, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:44:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 52nd Annual Marigold 10K a good first 6.2 Miles?

A field of 246 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 6.2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 52nd Annual Marigold 10K?

The 6.2 Miles winner ran 35:39 while the median finisher took 56:41. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.