Sat, Oct 3, 2026

OCI Therapy 2026 5K

Rochester, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 27, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the OCI Therapy 2026 5K

The course runs through Rochester Community Park, which keeps things green and open underfoot. It is a straightforward route, the kind that suits runners who want a clean morning effort without a lot of navigation to think about. The race benefits Midwest Mission, so there is a purpose behind the morning beyond the finish line.

Check-in opens before the start near the Snack Bar and Pavilion, which gives you a clear landmark to aim for when you arrive. Overall and age-bracket awards go to both men and women, with top finishers also taking home gift baskets and cards from a handful of local businesses.

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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.

5K · 2025 results

90finishers

20:28winner

34:53median

1:05:17cutoff

Top 3: Zachary Yoggerst (20:28) · Peter Ahart (20:38) · Gabriel Lasnoski (21:03)

The OCI Therapy 2026 5K has been held every year since at least 2023. 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

5K10/3/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the OCI Therapy 2026 5K

Will I finish last at the OCI Therapy 2026 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:53, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:17, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the OCI Therapy 2026 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (90 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 OCI Therapy 2026 5K?

The 5K winner ran 20:28 while the median finisher took 34:53. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.