Sun, Oct 18, 2026

11th Annual New Beginnings for Tomorrow 5K Run/Walk

Fairfield, NJ

Opens Aug 1, 202611th annual
5K1 Mile
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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

51finishers
20:05winner
30:32median
41:03cutoff

Top 3: Robert Thormann (20:05) · Chris Robinson (23:08) · Michael Horetsky (24:20)

The 11th Annual New Beginnings for Tomorrow 5K Run/Walk is in its 11th year.

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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.

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Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/18/2026 09:00$25
1 Mile10/18/2026 09:15$25

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Common Questions About the 11th Annual New Beginnings for Tomorrow 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the 11th Annual New Beginnings for Tomorrow 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 41:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 11th Annual New Beginnings for Tomorrow 5K Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (51 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 11th Annual New Beginnings for Tomorrow 5K Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:05 while the median finisher took 30:32. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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