Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Tara Sturgis Memorial Pints & Paws 5K & 1 mile

Milford, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K1 Mile4.1 Miles

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Aug 13, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Tara Sturgis Memorial Pints & Paws 5K & 1 mile

The race starts at a YMCA and welcomes dogs on the course alongside their owners. It is named for Tara Sturgis, and the proceeds go toward grants for animal welfare organizations covering emergency care, foster programs, and adoption services. The course offers both a longer run and a shorter walk option, so people tend to show up with dogs of all sizes and energy levels.

A local brewery is part of the post-race picture, with a ticket included for participants to redeem there after finishing. Age group and overall awards go out for the longer distance.

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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

89finishers

19:37winner

35:36median

1:09:34cutoff

Top 3: Mark Dobo (19:37) · Jason Babcock (20:47) · Kayla Zielinski (21:13)

1 Miles · 2025 results

18finishers

7:09winner

13:24median

28:08cutoff

Top 3: T. Rau (7:09) · Anonymous Anonymous (9:05) · E. Rau (9:47)

4.1 Miles · 2025 results

5finishers

27:26winner

37:34median

56:02cutoff

Top 3: Cassie Diamond (27:26) · Kate Sliwa (30:27) · Michael Morris (37:34)

The Tara Sturgis Memorial Pints & Paws 5K & 1 mile 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.

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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

5K9/20/2026 09:00$25

1 Mile9/20/2026 08:30$20

4.1 Miles9/20/2026 08:30$30

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Common Questions About the Tara Sturgis Memorial Pints & Paws 5K & 1 mile

Will I finish last at the Tara Sturgis Memorial Pints & Paws 5K & 1 mile?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:34, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Tara Sturgis Memorial Pints & Paws 5K & 1 mile a good first 5K?

It is a small race (89 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 Tara Sturgis Memorial Pints & Paws 5K & 1 mile?

The 5K winner ran 19:37 while the median finisher took 35:36. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.