About the WinterFest 5k & Fun Run
The course at Carpenter Park runs a lollipop shape, leaving from and returning to the north end of the park. Underfoot is mostly concrete with a short stretch of dirt and crushed gravel, so something with a bit of grip helps if there is snow on the ground. The park has fixed restrooms along the way.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at a Road Runner Sports location, with race-morning pickup available too. After the run, the surrounding festival has ice skating, a holiday marketplace, Santa visits, and a heated beer garden. Bring food donations for a local school pantry on race day and you are entered into a raffle for gear and gift cards.
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WinterFest 5k & Fun Run 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.
5K Results · 2025
326finishers
17:06winner
36:31median
1:12:19cutoff
Top 3: David Forman (17:06) · Brandon Rockwood (17:45) · Brennar Schlais (18:13)
The WinterFest 5k & Fun Run 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.
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 Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles12/12/2026 10:15$35
1200m12/12/2026 10:10$20
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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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