Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run

Mystic, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5 Miles0.5 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run

The course runs along the Mystic River, so there are water views for most of the route. It starts and finishes on Pearl Street, outside a funeral home, which is a more memorable landmark than most races get. The terrain is flat throughout, and the out-and-back shape means you see the same scenery twice.

Packet pickup on race morning runs until just before the start, with an early option at a local running store nearby. After you finish, the post-race party moves to the Mystic Museum of Art, a short walk from the finish line. Food, drink, and an awards ceremony are all part of it.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles · 2025 results

461finishers

26:25winner

46:20median

1:50:40cutoff

Top 3: Samuel Alexander (26:25) · Christopher Helminski (27:00) · Sergio De Oliveira (27:17)

The Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run 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

5 Miles11/7/2026 10:00$35

0.5 Miles11/7/2026 09:30Free

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Common Questions About the Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run

Will I finish last at the Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 46:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:50:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run a good first 5 Miles?

A field of 461 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Tarzan Brown Mystic River Run?

The 5 Miles winner ran 26:25 while the median finisher took 46:20. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.