Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest

Rush, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

About the Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest

The course runs through a private summer camp outside of Rush, mixing paved paths with natural dirt trail through the camp's wooded grounds. The camp is closed to the public the rest of the year, so this race is one of the only ways to see the property. The terrain shifts underfoot as you go, so expect both firm and soft surfaces.

The race benefits a camp that serves children and young adults with disabilities, and that mission is visible at the event. Post-race, there is a beer festival on the grounds, with your first pour included when you register.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

123finishers

22:52winner

34:05median

1:03:07cutoff

Top 3: Mike Pastore (22:52) · Evan Dewart (23:16) · Damian Clemons (23:18)

The Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

5K10/16/2026 17:00$35

Sunshine Camp Trail Mix 5K (under 21 years old)10/16/2026 17:00$20

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Common Questions About the Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest

Will I finish last at the Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:03:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest a good first 5K?

It is a small race (123 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 Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest?

The 5K winner ran 22:52 while the median finisher took 34:05. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.