Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Wayne, PA
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This race raises money for a high school club that sews pillowcases for hospitalized children and builds support boxes for their siblings. It runs through Wilson Farm Park in Wayne, and the course covers a paved park setting that works for both runners and those out for a brisk walk. The cause is specific and local, which gives the morning a purpose beyond the finish line.
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Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.
5K · 2025 results
Top 3: Benjamin Schmoyer (18:58) · Doug Symonds (19:08) · Casmir Przybylowski (19:31)
The Stoga’s Case for Smiles 2nd Annual 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk is in its 2nd 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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Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 24:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 34:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.
It is a small race (60 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.
The 5K winner ran 18:58 while the median finisher took 24:34. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.
