Sat, May 15, 2027

RUN the RAILS in BUFORD

Buford, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

5K10K

RUN the RAILS in BUFORD 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

295finishers

16:38winner

29:36median

1:08:09cutoff

Top 3: Tyler Talik (16:38) · Rulon Frandsen (17:16) · Lucas Roof (17:30)

10K Results · 2026

140finishers

32:18winner

56:20median

1:27:29cutoff

Top 3: Chandler Dye (32:18) · Brian Miller (33:13) · Aaron Pinckard (36:20)

The RUN the RAILS in BUFORD 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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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.

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Distances & Start Times

5K5/15/2027 07:30$35

10K5/15/2027 07:45$35

Phantom Runner5/15/2027 07:45$35

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Common Questions About the RUN the RAILS in BUFORD

Will I finish last at the RUN the RAILS in BUFORD?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:09, 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 the RAILS in BUFORD a good first 5K?

A field of 295 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 the RAILS in BUFORD?

The 5K winner ran 16:38 while the median finisher took 29:36. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.