Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Race For Open Space

West Bend, WI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

5K10K1 Mile

Entry is $32.50 now and rises to $35 after Jul 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.50.

About the Race For Open Space

The course winds through a nature preserve where the terrain changes as you move, shifting between woodland, open prairie, and the lumpy glacial ground beneath it all. The trails roll with the land rather than staying flat, and the longer option adds a second loop of the same ground. Dogs and strollers are not welcome on the course.

Packet pickup happens race morning before the start, so there is no need to make a separate trip the day before. Have your confirmation email ready on your phone, as volunteers will scan the QR code from it. Parking is coordinated by volunteers at a nearby lot, and the address is listed on the race page.

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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

71finishers

23:59winner

40:10median

1:14:26cutoff

Top 3: Noah Pecor (23:59) · Lydia Baas (26:11) · Robert Sanborn (26:16)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

45finishers

48:00winner

1:05:11median

1:47:54cutoff

Top 3: Lindsey Kriete (48:00) · Jesse Papez (50:08) · Megan Foley (51:09)

The Race For Open Space 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.

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/11/2026 09:00$33

6.2 Miles10/11/2026 09:00$33

1 Mile10/11/2026 09:00$15

Kiddos 1K10/11/2026 08:45Free

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Common Questions About the Race For Open Space

Will I finish last at the Race For Open Space?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 40:10, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:14:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Race For Open Space a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (71 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 Race For Open Space?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 23:59 while the median finisher took 40:10. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.