Mon, May 31, 2027

Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run

Frederick, MD

Opens Mar 7, 2027Annual since at least 2022

1K5K

About the Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run

The course runs through Baker Park and into the surrounding neighborhoods, starting near the park bandshell. It is a school fundraiser at heart, so the crowd is heavy on families with kids. The terrain is gentle enough that younger runners handle it comfortably, and the park setting makes for a pleasant morning out.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at the school's front steps, with race-morning pickup available as well. Age group awards go to top finishers across a broad spread of categories.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

5K · 2026 results

258finishers

19:47winner

33:10median

1:02:45cutoff

Top 3: Ethan Fairbank (19:47) · Eric Daru (20:01) · Jasmin DeSimone (20:34)

The Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2022. 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

1K5/31/2027 08:30$15

5K5/31/2027 09:00$25

5K5/31/2027 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:10, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run a good first 5K?

A field of 258 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 Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 19:47 while the median finisher took 33:10. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.