Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Plainfield Salute the Troops 5K, Fun Run, & Soldier Stroll

Central Village, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1.3 Miles

About the Plainfield Salute the Troops 5K, Fun Run, & Soldier Stroll

The course starts and ends at a high school, looping through the athletic fields, past an elementary school, and into a nearby neighborhood before circling back. The terrain is a mix of grass and residential streets, without any significant climbing. The whole route stays close to town, so the surroundings feel familiar and unhurried.

The morning opens with the National Anthem before the first wave goes off, with the longer distance following later. Walkers and runners share the course but start in separate groups. The race benefits local veterans' organizations, including the VFW, American Legion, and a Veterans Coffeehouse, so there is a clear reason behind the gathering.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

47finishers

18:12winner

29:23median

51:03cutoff

Top 3: Logan Slosek (18:12) · Kyle Keefe (18:53) · P. Slosek (20:57)

The Plainfield Salute the Troops 5K, Fun Run, & Soldier Stroll has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

3.1 Miles11/7/2026 10:15$30

1.3 Miles11/7/2026 09:30$15

3.1 Miles11/7/2026 10:15$10

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Common Questions About the Plainfield Salute the Troops 5K, Fun Run, & Soldier Stroll

Will I finish last at the Plainfield Salute the Troops 5K, Fun Run, & Soldier Stroll?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 29:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 51:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Plainfield Salute the Troops 5K, Fun Run, & Soldier Stroll a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (47 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 Plainfield Salute the Troops 5K, Fun Run, & Soldier Stroll?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:12 while the median finisher took 29:23. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.