Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k

Pennsauken, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Entry is $35 now and rises to $45 after Sep 24, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k

The course runs through Cooper River Park, a flat stretch along the river that draws a mix of people on any given weekend. This particular morning has a purpose behind it: the race raises money for affordable housing work in the region, so the field tends to include people who care about that mission, not just runners chasing a time.

After the finish, the group moves to a nearby restaurant for drinks, which makes the post-race stretch feel more like a gathering than a cooldown. Dogs are welcome on the course, so expect some four-legged company along the way.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

87finishers

20:55winner

38:33median

1:11:00cutoff

Top 3: Martin Deluhery (20:55) · J. Velez (21:20) · Jared Morales (21:30)

The Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 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.

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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

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 11:00$35

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Common Questions About the Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k

Will I finish last at the Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 38:33, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (87 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 Run for Shelter with Habitat for Humanity - 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:55 while the median finisher took 38:33. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.