Thu, Nov 26, 2026

NCYMCA's Pie Run

Middletown, RI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5 Miles3 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Nov 20, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the NCYMCA's Pie Run

The Pie Run goes on Thanksgiving morning, starting from the Newport County YMCA parking lot in Middletown. There are two distance options, one chip-timed and one not, and the course is open to dogs and strollers. The race collects food donations and coats for local organizations, so many people arrive with bags to drop off at bib pickup.

Bibs can be picked up at the Y on the days leading up to Thanksgiving, which keeps the morning itself from feeling rushed. Parking and restrooms are available on site. The start area is the Y's own lot, so there is not much to navigate once you arrive.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles · 2025 results

816finishers

25:10winner

45:08median

1:30:58cutoff

Top 3: Keith McAteer (25:10) · Eliot Laidlaw (25:47) · Nick Celico (25:49)

The NCYMCA's Pie Run has been held every year since at least 2021. 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

5 Miles11/26/2026 08:30$41

3 Miles11/26/2026 08:30$35

5 Miles11/26/2026 12:00$30

3 Miles11/26/2026 12:00$30

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Common Questions About the NCYMCA's Pie Run

Will I finish last at the NCYMCA's Pie Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 45:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:30:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the NCYMCA's Pie Run a good first 5 Miles?

With 816 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the NCYMCA's Pie Run?

The 5 Miles winner ran 25:10 while the median finisher took 45:08. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.