Sun, May 23, 2027

Ryan’s Run: A 5K for Recovery & Hope

Concord, NH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026
5K50 Yards

About the Ryan’s Run: A 5K for Recovery & Hope

Ryan's Run is a 5K in Concord held in memory of Ryan McDermott, who was remembered by those who knew him for his warmth, his sense of adventure, and especially his love of music. The race carries that spirit into its name and its purpose, honoring his life while raising money for a foundation focused on recovery and hope.

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Ryan’s Run: A 5K for Recovery & Hope 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

100finishers
19:35winner
42:19median
1:08:12cutoff

Top 3: Nick Gosling (19:35) · Kevin McDermott (19:40) · Steph Labae (21:24)

The Ryan’s Run: A 5K for Recovery & Hope has been held every year since at least 2026. 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 Oct 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles5/23/2027 09:00$30
50 Yards5/23/2027 08:45Free

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Common Questions About the Ryan’s Run: A 5K for Recovery & Hope

Will I finish last at the Ryan’s Run: A 5K for Recovery & Hope?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 42:19, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Ryan’s Run: A 5K for Recovery & Hope a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (100 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Ryan’s Run: A 5K for Recovery & Hope?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:35 while the median finisher took 42:19. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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