Thu, Dec 31, 2026

Run Into the New Year

Shorewood, WI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020
5K10K

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About the Run Into the New Year

The course runs through Shorewood and into the surrounding area, taking in neighborhood streets during the quieter stretch of winter. This is part of a longer series of winter races spread across the season, so the crowd tends to include people who have already run together before and treat it more like a regular group outing than a one-off event.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

423finishers
20:06winner
36:31median
1:11:07cutoff

Top 3: Cooper Rathmann (20:06) · John Ejnik (20:19) · Matthew Kolb (20:20)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

138finishers
36:06winner
1:02:24median
1:35:56cutoff

Top 3: Evan Routhier (36:06) · Andrew McGuire (38:54) · David Novak (39:58)

The Run Into the New Year has been held every year since at least 2020. 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

3.1 Miles12/31/2026 09:00$40
6.2 Miles12/31/2026 09:00$40
The Winter Run Series™ - 6 Event Series Registration12/31/2026 09:00$205

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Common Questions About the Run Into the New Year

Will I finish last at the Run Into the New Year?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:31, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:07, 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 Into the New Year a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 423 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run Into the New Year?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:06 while the median finisher took 36:31. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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