Sat, Oct 2, 2027

The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2027)

Concord, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

About the Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2027)

The course runs out and back through Frank Liske Park, starting and finishing near the park's covered shelter by the volleyball courts. The surface is mostly unpaved gravel trail, which gives it a softer feel than a typical road race, and the terrain stays gentle throughout with no significant climbing.

Packet pickup happens race morning at the shelter, opening well before the start and closing when the race begins. No pre-race pickup is offered, so arriving with a little time to spare is worth it.

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The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2027) 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 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.

Overall Results · 2026

67finishers
23:26winner
58:57median
1:29:12cutoff

Top 3: Cody Arthur (23:26) · Jesse Covault (24:11) · Jonathan Head (24:15)

Overall Results · 2025

63finishers
27:09winner
55:24median
1:17:38cutoff

Top 3: Jonathan Head (27:09) · Travis Levin (31:13) · Gabrielle DeHart (34:39)

Overall Results · 2026

10finishers
26:31winner
35:33median
1:26:32cutoff

Top 3: James Ward Jr (26:31) · Marcella McLean (30:15) · Latoya Watson (30:18)

Overall Results · 2025

1finishers
36:11winner
36:11median
36:11cutoff

Top 3: Bryce Dula (36:11)

The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2027) has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

Run/Walk10/2/2027 10:00$40
Virtual Run/Walk10/2/2027 10:00$40
1 mile10/2/2027 10:00$40
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Common Questions About the The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2027)

Will I finish last at the Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2027)?

Almost certainly not. Half the race field finished slower than 58:57, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:29:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2027) a good first race?

It is a small race (67 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 race, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2027)?

The race winner ran 23:26 while the median finisher took 58:57. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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