Sat, May 8, 2027

Run for the Gecko 5K

Melbourne, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after May 7, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized 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

620finishers

15:46winner

36:21median

1:16:16cutoff

Top 3: Gabriel Montague (15:46) · Josh Kraver (16:12) · Logan Chapman (16:21)

The Run for the Gecko 5K has been held every year since at least 2014. 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.

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Distances & Start Times

5K5/8/2027 07:00$35

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Common Questions About the Run for the Gecko 5K

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

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:21, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:16:16, 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 the Gecko 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 620 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 Run for the Gecko 5K?

The 5K winner ran 15:46 while the median finisher took 36:21. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.