Sat, Sep 5, 2026

50th Annual Sao Paio 5k road race/walk and fun run

Naugatuck, CT

Registration open50th annual
5K
Register · From $30

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

72finishers
17:15winner
31:50median
59:52cutoff

Top 3: Stephen Fengler (17:15) · Jace Kiernan (17:22) · Elizabeth Fengler (20:23)

The 50th Annual Sao Paio 5k road race/walk and fun run is in its 50th year.

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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.

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Distances & Start Times

5K9/5/2026 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the 50th Annual Sao Paio 5k road race/walk and fun run

Will I finish last at the 50th Annual Sao Paio 5k road race/walk and fun run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:50, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:52, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 50th Annual Sao Paio 5k road race/walk and fun run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (72 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 50th Annual Sao Paio 5k road race/walk and fun run?

The 5K winner ran 17:15 while the median finisher took 31:50. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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