Fri, Jan 1, 2027

New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon

Elizabethtown, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

5K5KHalf Marathon

Entry is $27 now and rises to $29.50 after Dec 26, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.50.

About the New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon

The race starts and finishes at a vineyard and winery outside Elizabethtown, which gives the morning a different backdrop than a typical road race. The course uses signage to guide runners, and the organizers are upfront that following signs matters more than following the pack. Water stations are spaced out along the route, and awards go deep into age groups.

Packet pickup opens on race morning about an hour before the start. There is no separate day-before pickup unless the organizers announce one closer to the event.

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New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

157finishers

20:37winner

37:51median

1:09:40cutoff

Top 3: Angel Cruz (20:37) · Raul Mehta (21:01) · Cornelius Frazier (21:35)

The New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2026. 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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K1/1/2027 10:00$27

3.1 Miles1/1/2027 10:00$27

5K1/1/2027 10:00$27

13.1 Miles1/1/2027 10:00$27

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon

Will I finish last at the New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon a good first 5K?

It is a small race (157 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 New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon?

The 5K winner ran 20:37 while the median finisher took 37:51. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.