Thu, Nov 26, 2026

River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run

Nazareth, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

5K1.5 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $37.50 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $7.50.

About the River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run

This is a Thanksgiving morning race in Nazareth, held every year on the holiday itself. The course is a road run through the area, with a scenic walk option alongside it. The event draws a large field, families included, and the energy reflects the day: people burning off anticipation before sitting down to eat. Strollers and dogs are welcome, grouped at the back.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at the Nazareth YMCA, with a race-morning window as well before the start. The YMCA branch that organizes it uses the proceeds to support local programs, so the post-race feeling has a bit of weight to it beyond just finishing.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a big field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

1,124finishers

16:18winner

30:45median

1:00:00cutoff

Top 3: Nate Johnstone (16:18) · Eric Mann (16:19) · Matthew Martino (16:54)

The River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run 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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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

5K11/26/2026 09:00$30

1.5 Miles11/26/2026 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run

Will I finish last at the River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:45, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run a good first 5K?

With 1,124 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. 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 River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run?

The 5K winner ran 16:18 while the median finisher took 30:45. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.