Sat, Apr 24, 2027

Woodfin 5K

Woodfin, NC

Opens Nov 30, 2026Annual since at least 2017
5K

Entry is $25 now and rises to $28 after Jan 27, 2027, so registering before then saves $3.

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About the Woodfin 5K

The Woodfin 5K is a neighborhood race that benefits the local elementary school, with proceeds going directly toward classroom support. The course runs through the Woodfin area, and the event draws a wide circle of local partners: the town itself, a community church, a nearby YMCA, and a homeowners association are all involved in putting it on. That kind of local backing shows on race morning.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 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 · 2026 results

373finishers
18:08winner
39:56median
1:08:53cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Diskin (18:08) · Alex Black (18:39) · Peter Jaros (18:47)

The Woodfin 5K has been held every year since at least 2017. 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

5K4/24/2027 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Woodfin 5K

Will I finish last at the Woodfin 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 39:56, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:53, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Woodfin 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 373 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Woodfin 5K?

The 5K winner ran 18:08 while the median finisher took 39:56. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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