Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Strong Shall Stand 5K

Longview, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K50 Yards

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Strong Shall Stand 5K

The Strong Shall Stand 5K in Longview is built around a nonprofit that supports the mental well-being of veterans, military personnel, first responders, and healthcare workers. The cause is front and center on race morning, and that gives the event a weight and intention that goes beyond the miles.

Packet pickup is available the evening before the race at a location to be announced, and again on race morning before the start. The schedule builds in time for opening remarks before the waves go off, so plan to arrive with some cushion.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

70finishers

15:46winner

30:54median

59:09cutoff

Top 3: Tomas Moreno (15:46) · Dillon May (15:50) · Christopher Jones (16:48)

The Strong Shall Stand 5K has been held every year since at least 2024. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/14/2026 08:30$30

50 Yards11/14/2026 08:25Free

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Common Questions About the Strong Shall Stand 5K

Will I finish last at the Strong Shall Stand 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:54, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:09, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Strong Shall Stand 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (70 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 Strong Shall Stand 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 15:46 while the median finisher took 30:54. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.