Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Run for Education 5K

Marysville, OH

Registration open

About the Run for Education 5K

This race starts and finishes at the high school campus, organized by the school's DECA chapter as a fundraiser for student leadership and business programs. The course is open to runners and walkers, and the whole event leans into school spirit and local support rather than a competitive atmosphere.

The start area is on campus, so parking and facilities tend to be straightforward. The morning has a school-event feel, with families and students mixed into the crowd.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

33finishers

17:30winner

32:45median

54:35cutoff

Top 3: Bryan Ferrell (17:30) · Ian Duncan (19:15) · Drew Montgomery (22:39)

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/17/2026 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the Run for Education 5K

Will I finish last at the Run for Education 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:45, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:35, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run for Education 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (33 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run for Education 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:30 while the median finisher took 32:45. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.