Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K

Matthews, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

Entry is $35 now and rises to $45 after Sep 5, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K

The course runs out and back on paved paths around a county sports complex, passing a stadium and soccer fields. It is flat road running with no trail or gravel, and the certified route keeps things straightforward. The whole thing takes place inside the complex, so you are never far from where you started.

Everything happens on race morning at the West pavilion by the stadium, including registration. Parking is right there at the complex, and public restrooms are close to the start. There is no pickup the day before, so plan to arrive with a little extra time.

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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

82finishers

19:28winner

29:23median

1:11:08cutoff

Top 3: Zachary Roncace (19:28) · Kevin Kaeppler (20:07) · Adam Prince (20:39)

The Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K has been held every year since at least 2017. 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

5K9/7/2026 07:30$35

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Common Questions About the Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K

Will I finish last at the Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (82 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 Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K?

The 5K winner ran 19:28 while the median finisher took 29:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.