Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Mendham Harvest Hustle 2026

Mendham, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2012

5K1 Mile

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 7, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Mendham Harvest Hustle 2026

The course starts near a gazebo in Borough Park and winds through neighborhood streets, looping out past a farm road before coming back through residential blocks and finishing on Park Ave. The terrain is paved and mostly rolling, with no significant climbs. A kids run follows a shorter version of the same streets.

The race is based at Borough Park, where Mountain Avenue meets Park Avenue. Parking in the area is limited, and the organizers suggest walking over or sharing a ride if you live nearby. After the race, a community festival continues through the afternoon in the same area, with food, craft beer, live music, and lawn games.

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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

113finishers

17:57winner

30:32median

46:16cutoff

Top 3: TROY PITTENGER (17:57) · TYLER STROUP (18:41) · FRANKLIN WANG (20:11)

The Mendham Harvest Hustle 2026 has been held every year since at least 2012. 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

5K10/3/2026 10:30$40

1 Mile10/3/2026 10:00$30

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Common Questions About the Mendham Harvest Hustle 2026

Will I finish last at the Mendham Harvest Hustle 2026?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 46:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Mendham Harvest Hustle 2026 a good first 5K?

It is a small race (113 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 Mendham Harvest Hustle 2026?

The 5K winner ran 17:57 while the median finisher took 30:32. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.