About the Timbuk Winter Run Challenge
The course runs out of a garden center at a Christmas tree farm, looping through the property on a mix of paved and gravel roads. There are real hills throughout, and the terrain keeps you honest. The surroundings are quiet and rural, and in mid-winter you should expect cold air to go with it.
After you finish, the gathering moves into the greenhouse, where soup and hot chocolate are waiting. A portion of registration fees goes to a local youth development program, so the race has a community cause behind it beyond the running itself.
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Timbuk Winter Run Challenge 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
11K Results · 2026
79finishers
44:10winner
1:15:45median
2:09:04cutoff
Top 3: Tony Hansen (44:10) · David Corbett (48:36) · Patrick Conroy (51:08)
5K Results · 2026
75finishers
19:57winner
37:46median
1:03:01cutoff
Top 3: Patrick Beharry (19:57) · Cody Baker (23:56) · Daniel Gray (25:48)
22K Results · 2026
48finishers
1:29:49winner
2:09:37median
3:07:25cutoff
Top 3: Benjamin Pulley (1:29:49) · Brad Atkins (1:35:28) · Philip Birnie (1:39:07)
The Timbuk Winter Run Challenge has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
22K2/21/2027 13:00$50
11K2/21/2027 13:00$45
5K2/21/2027 13:15$40
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