Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Paterson, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

Entry is $25 now and rises to $45 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $20.

About the Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

The course winds through a stretch of Paterson packed with history. It starts alongside the Great Falls, passes a statue of Lou Costello, goes by the Paterson Museum and Hinchliffe Stadium, moves through a couple of parks, then loops back to the falls to finish. The terrain is urban streets, and the landmarks keep the miles from feeling repetitive.

Packet pickup and same-day registration both open in the morning at the Paterson Museum, so you can sort out your bib on race day without needing to come back the evening before.

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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

62finishers

18:40winner

30:32median

54:06cutoff

Top 3: Sebastian Ruiz (18:40) · Michael Coliente (19:06) · Mark Snyder (20:11)

The Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026 has been held every year since at least 2017. 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

5K9/6/2026 08:30$25

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Common Questions About the Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Will I finish last at the Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:06, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026 a good first 5K?

It is a small race (62 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 Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026?

The 5K winner ran 18:40 while the median finisher took 30:32. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.