Sat, Aug 8, 2026

Porter Fire's Stop, Drop and Run 5K

Porter, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

About the Porter Fire's Stop, Drop and Run 5K

The course runs through streets and along a bike trail, starting and finishing at Hawthorne Park. The terrain is mixed, so expect pavement to shift underfoot as the route moves between road and path. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, which tends to shape the feel of the starting area. Water is available at the fire station partway through.

Parking at the park itself is limited, with overflow in a grass lot nearby at Waverly Road and Franklin Street. Registration stays open online through the morning of the race, but there is no on-site signup. After the finish, refreshments and snacks are out. Restrooms are available at the park's community building and at the fire station along the route.

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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

75finishers

17:53winner

33:19median

59:37cutoff

Top 3: Elliot Granados (17:53) · Bob Campbell (19:03) · Eric Bunch (19:11)

The Porter Fire's Stop, Drop and Run 5K has been held every year since at least 2015. 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 Miles8/8/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the Porter Fire's Stop, Drop and Run 5K

Will I finish last at the Porter Fire's Stop, Drop and Run 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:19, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:37, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Porter Fire's Stop, Drop and Run 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (75 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 Porter Fire's Stop, Drop and Run 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:53 while the median finisher took 33:19. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.