About the Miles for Miracles 5k Run & Walk
The course runs through Proctor Park, a green stretch inside Utica that gives the route a shaded, unhurried character. The terrain is park-typical, meaning mostly flat paths with grass nearby, and the surroundings feel removed from traffic. The race benefits the Rescue Mission of Utica, which serves people dealing with homelessness, addiction, and food insecurity, so the cause sits close to the surface of the morning.
Packet pickup happens at the Rescue Mission's administration building on Genesee Street during the week before the race, with race-morning pickup and registration available at the park before the start. Awards go to the top overall finishers in both the men's and women's fields for the timed event.
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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
20finishers
18:20winner
28:44median
39:53cutoff
Top 3: Justin Santiago (18:20) · Joseph Santiago (20:19) · Alex French (20:26)
The Miles for Miracles 5k Run & Walk 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.
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
5K8/8/2026 09:00$28
1 Mile8/8/2026 09:15$18
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