Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Trail of Two Cities 5k Run/Walk

Ocean City/Somers Point, NJ

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2012

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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.

5K · 2025 results

299finishers

19:09winner

35:05median

1:17:26cutoff

Top 3: Jeff Taccarino Jr (19:09) · Jameson Foreman (19:11) · Nolan Palombo (19:23)

· 2025 results

11finishers

23:13winner

27:10median

31:00cutoff

Top 3: B. Stone (23:13) · Stone Jamie (23:44) · Toby Stone (24:31)

The Trail of Two Cities 5k Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2012. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

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Distances & Start Times

5K10/31/2026 08:00-

U5K10/31/2026 08:00-

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Common Questions About the Trail of Two Cities 5k Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Trail of Two Cities 5k Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:17:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Trail of Two Cities 5k Run/Walk a good first 5K?

A field of 299 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Trail of Two Cities 5k Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 19:09 while the median finisher took 35:05. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.