Sun, Oct 25, 2026

We Can Be Heroes 5K

Montgomery, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K804m

Entry is $20 now and rises to $30 after Aug 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the We Can Be Heroes 5K

The course runs at Orange County Airport, which gives it a wide-open, unobstructed feel underfoot. The terrain is flat and the route is set up for anyone chasing a fast time. Costumes are genuinely part of the culture here, with participants dressing as superheroes or personal heroes, and prizes go to those who show up in character.

Packet pickup happens the morning of the race, before the start, with light refreshments available. The event benefits Fearless! Hudson Valley, a local nonprofit serving survivors of abuse and violence in the area.

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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

168finishers

18:33winner

29:25median

51:08cutoff

Top 3: Ruben Medina (18:33) · J. Johnson (19:32) · Conghan Wang (19:35)

The We Can Be Heroes 5K has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

5K10/25/2026 09:15$20

5K10/25/2026 09:30$20

804m10/25/2026 10:30Free

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Common Questions About the We Can Be Heroes 5K

Will I finish last at the We Can Be Heroes 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:25, and the last recorded finisher came in around 51:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the We Can Be Heroes 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (168 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the We Can Be Heroes 5K?

The 5K winner ran 18:33 while the median finisher took 29:25. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.