Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk

Geneseo, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015
Half Marathon5K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk

The Oak Tree runs through historic Geneseo on Labor Day weekend. The half marathon and 5K share the same morning, and the 5K carries championship status within the regional USATF circuit, which pulls competitive runners alongside those out for a holiday weekend run. The town itself, known for its well-preserved architecture, gives the course a distinct backdrop.

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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.

5K · 2025 results

362finishers
14:51winner
27:49median
1:06:46cutoff

Top 3: Thomas Appenheimer (14:51) · Patrick Klinger (14:55) · Lee Berube (15:15)

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

156finishers
1:16:30winner
2:02:26median
4:14:33cutoff

Top 3: John Schnitter (1:16:30) · Justin Duchnick (1:18:46) · Thomas Riccardi (1:19:26)

The Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

13.1 Miles9/6/2026 08:00$85
5K9/6/2026 08:20$35

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Common Questions About the Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 27:49, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:06:46, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk a good first 5K?

A field of 362 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 14:51 while the median finisher took 27:49. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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