Sat, Oct 31, 2026

MidTN Hutchinson Bell 5K Fun Run

Columbia, TN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024
5K
Register · From $30

About the MidTN Hutchinson Bell 5K Fun Run

This race in Columbia raises money for a foundation that funds scholarships and campus visits for students interested in a faith-based college in Florida. The cause is specific and the connection to the community is direct. It draws people who want their entry fee to go somewhere beyond the finish line.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

3.11 Miles · 2025 results

27finishers
24:36winner
36:34median
1:00:32cutoff

Top 3: James Mayberry (24:36) · Weston Lankford (24:50) · Henry Stevens (27:13)

The MidTN Hutchinson Bell 5K Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2024. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.11 Miles10/31/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the MidTN Hutchinson Bell 5K Fun Run

Will I finish last at the MidTN Hutchinson Bell 5K Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 36:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:32, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the MidTN Hutchinson Bell 5K Fun Run a good first 3.11 Miles?

It is a small race (27 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 3.11 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the MidTN Hutchinson Bell 5K Fun Run?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 24:36 while the median finisher took 36:34. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.

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