Sun, Sep 27, 2026

The 2026 Chase Away 5K

South Burlington, VT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

5K1.5 Miles

Entry is $25 now and rises to $40 after Sep 25, 2026, so registering before then saves $15.

About the 2026 Chase Away 5K

The Chase Away 5K takes place at a veterans memorial park, with every registration going directly to canine cancer research. Dogs are central to the whole thing, not an afterthought. The course welcomes runners and walkers alike, and a virtual option lets people participate from wherever they are.

Packet pickup happens a few days before the event, with an email going out when things are ready. Same-day check-in opens before the start, so arriving a bit early gives you time to get sorted without rushing.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

99finishers

20:18winner

33:52median

1:01:26cutoff

Top 3: Adam Lewis (20:18) · David Ringwood (22:24) · Miles Katz (22:56)

The 2026 Chase Away 5K has been held every year since at least 2018. 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 Miles9/27/2026 09:00$25

1.5 Miles9/27/2026 09:00$25

3.1 Miles9/27/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the The 2026 Chase Away 5K

Will I finish last at the 2026 Chase Away 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2026 Chase Away 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (99 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 2026 Chase Away 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:18 while the median finisher took 33:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.