Sat, Apr 17, 2027

North United 5K

Cumming, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

5K1 Mile

About the North United 5K

This is a school-community race on paved roads, with water stations spaced out along the route. The pace requirement is generous enough that walkers fit comfortably alongside runners. The course map was still being finalized, so the exact layout is not yet published by the organizer.

Race morning has a fun run starting before the main event, giving younger kids or families a chance to go first. Check-in opens early, leaving plenty of time to get settled before the start.

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North United 5K 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

77finishers

20:03winner

35:56median

56:02cutoff

Top 3: Thomas Durand (20:03) · Austin Carey (20:06) · Chase VanBelle (20:46)

The North United 5K 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.

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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

5K4/17/2027 08:30$25

1 Mile4/17/2027 08:00$20

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 North United 5K

Will I finish last at the North United 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:56, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:02, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the North United 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (77 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 North United 5K?

The 5K winner ran 20:03 while the median finisher took 35:56. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.