Sun, Oct 10, 2027

Patrol the Pavement 5K

Portage, IN

Opens Jan 5, 2027Annual since at least 2025

5K1K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 11, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Patrol the Pavement 5K

Patrol the Pavement is a road race in Portage that benefits the local police officers' organization. The course is pavement throughout, and there is a shorter kids' run alongside the main event, so families tend to show up together. It reads like a neighborhood race with a cause behind it.

Travelin Tom's Coffee has a presence at the race, so there is hot coffee on hand before or after you run. Challenge coins are available for purchase at the event if you want something to mark the day.

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Patrol the Pavement 5K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5K Results · 2026

28finishers

17:59winner

25:16median

50:49cutoff

Top 3: Eric Bunch (17:59) · Lydia Adams (19:38) · JODY BROWN (20:55)

The Patrol the Pavement 5K has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

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 Oct 18, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/10/2027 08:00$35

1K10/10/2027 07:40$15

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Patrol the Pavement 5K

Will I finish last at the Patrol the Pavement 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 25:16, and the last recorded finisher came in around 50:49, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Patrol the Pavement 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (28 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Patrol the Pavement 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:59 while the median finisher took 25:16. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.

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