About the Run the Branch 5k
The course runs out from Municipal Park along Sam's Branch Greenway and turns back the same way. It is a straight out-and-back on a paved greenway, so the terrain is smooth and the route is simple. There is also a short untimed kids' dash for younger children on the event lawn.
Packet pickup is offered the evening before at Deep River Brewing Company on Main Street, with race-morning pickup available at the Caterpillar Stage inside Municipal Park. Strollers are welcome on the course, though pets are not permitted.
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Run the Branch 5k 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
231finishers
19:48winner
34:29median
1:22:23cutoff
Top 3: Mason Casey (19:48) · Jack Della Rosa (20:17) · Maliki Whitlow (20:24)
The Run the Branch 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.
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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K5/8/2027 09:00$30
176 Yards5/8/2027 09:45Free
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