Sun, Aug 2, 2026

Race of Hope Southampton

Southampton, NY

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2019

Entry is $50 now and rises to $55 after Aug 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Race of Hope Southampton

The course loops around Lake Agawam, a small lake in the heart of Southampton. The route is flat and paved, which draws a wide range of participants, from people running hard for placement to those walking alongside strollers. The surroundings are quiet village residential, with water visible for much of the way.

Packet pickup runs the evening before the race at an early pickup option, with race-morning registration available if you arrive before the start. The event opens well before the gun, so there is time to sort your bib without rushing.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

720finishers

14:56winner

35:39median

1:11:47cutoff

Top 3: JORDAN DANIEL (14:56) · BEN BERMAN (14:56) · JOHN LOEFFEL (15:18)

· 2025 results

95finishers

16:22winner

31:30median

1:41:11cutoff

Top 3: MICHAEL BARONE (16:22) · S. RADOVIC (16:27) · A. SKOP (17:32)

The Race of Hope Southampton has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

5K8/2/2026 08:30$50

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Common Questions About the Race of Hope Southampton

Will I finish last at the Race of Hope Southampton?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:47, 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 of Hope Southampton a good first 5K?

A field of 720 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Race of Hope Southampton?

The 5K winner ran 14:56 while the median finisher took 35:39. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.