Mon, Sep 14, 2026

14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk

Stamford, CT

Registration open14th annual

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 9, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk

The course is USATF certified and starts outside a church on Long Ridge Road. Dogs are welcome, and there is a separate dog competition running alongside the race with categories like best trick and best in show. The race is not chip timed, though you can register for a timed option and your result will be posted afterward.

Parking is available on the street just north of the church, with arrows guiding you down the path to the start. The church lot is closed on race day.

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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

54finishers

16:54winner

30:25median

1:12:13cutoff

Top 3: Stephen Joseph (16:54) · Liam Sullivan (17:10) · Luke Scanlan (18:57)

The 14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk is in its 14th 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/20/2026 09:00$30

5K9/14/2026 00:01$30

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Common Questions About the 14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the 14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:25, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:12:13, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (54 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 14th Annual Miles for a Mission 5K Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 16:54 while the median finisher took 30:25. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.