Sun, Oct 24, 2027

Masquerade 5K

Marlborough, CT

Opens May 30, 2027Annual since at least 2025

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Jul 4, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Masquerade 5K

The Masquerade 5K runs through Blish Park and draws runners in costume alongside those there purely to race. The costume element is taken seriously, with prizes going to several categories, so the start line has some genuine creativity on display. Strollers are welcome, though dogs are not.

Race-day registration opens well before the start, so arriving early gives you time to get sorted without rushing. The race is put on by the Marlborough Lions Club, which gives it a local civic character rather than a commercial feel.

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Masquerade 5K 2026 Results

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

5K Results · 2026

61finishers

21:34winner

34:19median

1:02:26cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Ackroyd (21:34) · Sarah Lombard (24:40) · Rachael Witkege (25:42)

The Masquerade 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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/24/2027 10:30$25

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Common Questions About the Masquerade 5K

Will I finish last at the Masquerade 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:19, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Masquerade 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (61 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 Masquerade 5K?

The 5K winner ran 21:34 while the median finisher took 34:19. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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