About the Squeeze the Day 5k
The course runs through Sam Houston Jones State Park, looping around the park grounds before returning to the same spot it left. The terrain is the kind you find in a state park: natural, shaded in stretches, and easy to follow. The race benefits a local children's home, so the crowd tends to include plenty of families and volunteers cheering along the way.
Packet pickup is available the afternoon before at a running store on Ryan Street, and again at the park on race morning before the start. Parking inside the park is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Post-race, food and beverages come out after the last runners finish, and awards follow shortly after.
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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
235finishers
17:33winner
32:52median
1:01:10cutoff
Top 3: Tylor Thatcher (17:33) · Kevin Gilbert (17:47) · Logan Trimm (17:51)
1 Miles · 2025 results
45finishers
10:48winner
17:58median
59:19cutoff
Top 3: Larry Wright (10:48) · Samantha Marsiglia (12:27) · J. Borel (13:17)
The Squeeze the Day 5k has been held every year since at least 2025. 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 Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K9/12/2026 08:00$30
1 Mile9/12/2026 08:00$25
Squeeze The Day T-shirt9/12/2026 08:00$20
Squeeze The Day Hoodie9/12/2026 08:00$30
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