Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Run with the Saints

Darien, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Sep 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Run with the Saints

The course runs along local roads in Darien with a coastal character, looping out toward harbor roads and a point before returning to the parish campus. The route is a genuine out-and-back through a quiet residential stretch by the water, so you get the scenery twice. The race is organized by a parish and raises money for a range of local and regional charities.

The race starts and finishes on the church campus, and an outdoor lunch is set up there afterward for participants.

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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.

5K · 2025 results

80finishers

16:17winner

30:24median

58:15cutoff

Top 3: Stephen Fengler (16:17) · Elizabeth Fengler (18:29) · Sean McCormick (18:37)

The Run with the Saints has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/1/2026 11:35$40

1 Mile11/1/2026 11:35$25

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Common Questions About the Run with the Saints

Will I finish last at the Run with the Saints?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:24, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:15, 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 with the Saints a good first 5K?

It is a small race (80 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run with the Saints?

The 5K winner ran 16:17 while the median finisher took 30:24. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.