Sat, Aug 22, 2026

Tom LaMonica Memorial 5K Trail Run

Parkton, MD

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

5K1 Mile

About the Tom LaMonica Memorial 5K Trail Run

The course winds through woods, open fields, and past ponds on the property of the outdoor learning center that Tom LaMonica helped found. The trail is described as challenging, and the terrain shifts underfoot as you move between tree cover and open grass. The race benefits a scholarship fund for students who could not otherwise attend the center's programs.

Packet pickup opens on-site the afternoon of the race, so there is no separate pre-race trip to make. After you finish, a post-race festival runs on the grounds with food available for purchase, live music, and drinks. Bring a blanket or a chair if you want to settle in.

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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.

3.10686 Miles · 2025 results

83finishers

20:34winner

33:09median

1:02:07cutoff

Top 3: Jason Cimino (20:34) · Keith Lucas (20:40) · Max Flaton (20:52)

The Tom LaMonica Memorial 5K Trail Run 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.

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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

3.11 Miles8/22/2026 17:30$35

1 Mile8/22/2026 17:45$35

3.11 Miles8/22/2026 17:30$30

1 Mile8/22/2026 17:45$30

In Spirit (You're crazy if you think I'm running, but I will donate.)8/22/2026 17:00$35

Kids Dash8/22/2026 18:00Free

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Common Questions About the Tom LaMonica Memorial 5K Trail Run

Will I finish last at the Tom LaMonica Memorial 5K Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.10686 Miles field finished slower than 33:09, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Tom LaMonica Memorial 5K Trail Run a good first 3.10686 Miles?

It is a small race (83 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 3.10686 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Tom LaMonica Memorial 5K Trail Run?

The 3.10686 Miles winner ran 20:34 while the median finisher took 33:09. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.