Sun, Nov 1, 2026

United with the Blue 5k

Lake Mary, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the United with the Blue 5k

This race in Lake Mary honors law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty, with proceeds going to two organizations that support those officers and their families. The course is USATF certified, so it has been measured and marked properly. Age group awards go deep into the field, so runners outside the front pack have something to race toward.

Packet pickup runs at Front Running Sports for several days before the race, with a long window that includes the evening before. Race-morning pickup opens early if you skip the pre-race option. Parking is in the surrounding shopping plaza, which keeps the start area straightforward to get in and out of.

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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

209finishers

18:57winner

35:47median

1:04:31cutoff

Top 3: Dwayne Butler (18:57) · Jack Stine (20:08) · Ezra Harris (20:16)

The United with the Blue 5k has been held every year since at least 2022. 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

3.1 Miles11/1/2026 08:00$30

3.1 Miles11/1/2026 08:00$35

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Common Questions About the United with the Blue 5k

Will I finish last at the United with the Blue 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:31, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the United with the Blue 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 209 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the United with the Blue 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:57 while the median finisher took 35:47. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.