Sat, Dec 12, 2026

Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk

Wilmington, MA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 12, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk

The course is USATF certified and starts and finishes in front of Wilmington High School. The route is a single out-and-back or loop through the area, and race photos are posted after the event at no charge. Prizes go to top overall finishers across gender categories, and age group winners are recognized as well.

Post-race food and refreshments are set up right at the finish. Packet pickup details, including location and timing, are confirmed closer to race day, so check back if you are planning ahead.

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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

254finishers

17:24winner

30:04median

58:54cutoff

Top 3: Valdir De Oliveira (17:24) · Jacob Zapatka (17:30) · Dana Calumby (18:38)

The Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk 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?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

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 Miles12/12/2026 10:00$35

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Common Questions About the Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:54, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 254 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 Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:24 while the median finisher took 30:04. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.