Sat, Oct 31, 2026

3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

Stanhope, NJ

Registration open
5K

About the 3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

The course starts and finishes on a high school campus, looping through campus paths and the surrounding neighborhood streets. The terrain has gentle rolling hills throughout, and the route is well marked with volunteers along the way. Costumes are part of the deal here, with awards for best adult, child, and group getups.

The start and finish are both at the high school, so there is a central gathering point for the morning. Post-race brings a costume contest, which gives the finish area a different energy than a typical fall race.

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3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition 2026 Results

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

5K Results · 2026

90finishers
18:32winner
34:23median
59:21cutoff

Top 3: Peter Scholl (18:32) · Raymond Fromme (19:57) · Christopher Boyle (20:19)

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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 Oct 18, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/31/2026 09:00$40

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Common Questions About the 3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition

Will I finish last at the 3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:21, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition 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 3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition?

The 5K winner ran 18:32 while the median finisher took 34:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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