Fri, Aug 21, 2026

PATH TO THE PARADE 5K

Hamden, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

5K3.5 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $37 after Jul 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.

About the PATH TO THE PARADE 5K

The course runs out and back on the Farmington Canal Trail, a wide paved path that stays flat the whole way. It is a converted rail trail, so there are no sharp turns and no real elevation change. Dogs on leashes and strollers are welcome, and the surface is smooth enough that neither slows anyone down.

Early packet pickup is at a local running store in Woodbridge, with the race itself starting and finishing at Devonshire Hall on Sanford Street. After the race, the post-race gathering moves to a nearby Irish pub, with specials and live entertainment.

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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

78finishers

20:08winner

31:27median

55:16cutoff

Top 3: Victor Dutan (20:08) · Ken Fay (20:10) · Daniel Leblanc (20:51)

The PATH TO THE PARADE 5K 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

5K8/21/2026 18:30$35

3.5 Miles8/21/2026 18:30$35

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Common Questions About the PATH TO THE PARADE 5K

Will I finish last at the PATH TO THE PARADE 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:27, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the PATH TO THE PARADE 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (78 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 PATH TO THE PARADE 5K?

The 5K winner ran 20:08 while the median finisher took 31:27. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.