About the UM SWE Engineered to Run Charity 5k
The course winds around North Campus, mixing paved stretches with a gravel section and some real elevation changes along the way. It is not a flat loop; the terrain shifts underfoot, and the surroundings are the leafy, quieter side of the university. The race benefits Child and Family Life at a local children's hospital, so the field tends to include students, staff, and families pushing strollers.
Packet pickup runs in the hour before the start, right at the Grove on North Campus. After the race, there are bagels and a prize drawing. Dogs are not permitted on course, though certified leader dogs are welcome.
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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
239finishers
17:02winner
29:50median
1:02:46cutoff
Top 3: Jack Brunell (17:02) · Jake Root (18:52) · Michael Davies (18:53)
· 2025 results
41finishers
23:05winner
30:29median
52:46cutoff
Top 3: Hadley Griffin (23:05) · Sarah Conley (23:05) · Zoe Browdy (24:14)
· 2025 results
26finishers
18:04winner
30:14median
1:02:45cutoff
Top 3: Brandon Palomino (18:04) · Hariharan Chidambaram (19:46) · Ian Strehle (22:29)
The UM SWE Engineered to Run Charity 5k 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 Sep 10, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles10/10/2026 10:00$25
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