Thu, Oct 7, 2027

Railsplitter 5k

Harrogate, TN

Opens Aug 23, 2027Annual since at least 2023

About the Railsplitter 5k

The course runs on the roads of the university campus, so the surface is paved and the surroundings are familiar college grounds. It is a point-to-point kind of feel rather than a track-style loop, with the start in front of one of the main campus buildings near the park.

This one is tied to campus homecoming, which means there is a crowd and some energy around the start and finish. Post-race, a local juice spot sets up refreshments. Novelty Lincoln top hats and beards are handed out at the start area, so the atmosphere is a bit more playful than a standard evening race.

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Railsplitter 5k 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

110finishers

19:20winner

37:01median

1:12:11cutoff

Top 3: Joshua Lewis (19:20) · Mary McDavid (19:35) · Dalton Fleenor (19:55)

The Railsplitter 5k 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.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/7/2027 18:00$20

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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 Railsplitter 5k

Will I finish last at the Railsplitter 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:01, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:12:11, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Railsplitter 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (110 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 Railsplitter 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:20 while the median finisher took 37:01. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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