Sat, Apr 17, 2027

Reach, Rally, & Run

Raleigh, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

10K5K1 Mile

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Sep 4, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Reach, Rally, & Run

The course winds through a community college campus in Raleigh, mixing paved surfaces, covered parking structures, and stretches of trail. Conditions underfoot shift depending on what the weather has done in the days before. Several distance options are available, from a short fun route up to a longer run. The race benefits the campus foundation, which funds scholarships and educational support.

The start area is on campus, with all distances going off in close succession in the morning. The race is organized by Fit & Able and draws a range of paces. There are age group and overall awards, and a course record category adds a competitive edge for faster runners who want something to chase.

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Finish-Time Stats

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 · 2026 results

273finishers

19:03winner

37:52median

1:16:03cutoff

Top 3: David Henderson (19:03) · Tyler Price (19:39) · Jason Figueroa (19:49)

10K · 2026 results

57finishers

39:50winner

1:02:26median

1:43:00cutoff

Top 3: Amir Hunter (39:50) · Zachariah Bell (40:50) · Connor Taberski (44:09)

1 Miles · 2026 results

57finishers

8:23winner

17:51median

58:08cutoff

Top 3: L. Bono (8:23) · I. Hilton (8:29) · Gerald Huffman (9:19)

The Reach, Rally, & Run 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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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

10K4/17/2027 09:00$40

5K4/17/2027 09:00$30

1 Mile4/17/2027 09:00$20

Kids in Strollers4/17/2027 09:00$5

10K4/17/2027 09:00$35

5K4/17/2027 09:00$35

1 Mile4/17/2027 09:00$35

Exhibitor4/17/2027 09:00$100

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Common Questions About the Reach, Rally, & Run

Will I finish last at the Reach, Rally, & Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:16:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Reach, Rally, & Run a good first 5K?

A field of 273 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 Reach, Rally, & Run?

The 5K winner ran 19:03 while the median finisher took 37:52. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.