Sun, May 2, 2027

Worcester Cinco (5)K

Worcester, MA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $33 now and rises to $35 after Dec 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.

About the Worcester Cinco (5)K

The race runs through downtown Worcester, starting on Main Street. The course is a road route through the city, and the atmosphere leans toward celebration, with Cinco de Mayo as the backdrop. A separate short dash for younger kids runs before the main event, so families tend to be part of the morning from the start.

After the finish, there is a post-race party with drinks and raffle prizes, though the exact location is still to be announced. The race also collects donations for a local nonprofit on-site near registration, so bringing non-perishable food or hygiene items is worth considering if you have them.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

671finishers

16:53winner

31:52median

1:00:46cutoff

Top 3: Oscar Herrera (16:53) · Michael Burns (17:11) · Stephen Phillips (18:20)

· 2026 results

21finishers

2:52winner

4:51median

6:34cutoff

Top 3: E. DiGregorio (2:52) · J. Marshall (3:21) · J. Castro (3:32)

The Worcester Cinco (5)K has been held every year since at least 2025. 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 Miles5/2/2027 10:00$33

Worcester Cinco K - Kids Race5/2/2027 09:30$15

VIRTUAL Worcester Cinco 5(K)5/2/2027 10:00$33

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Common Questions About the Worcester Cinco (5)K

Will I finish last at the Worcester Cinco (5)K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:46, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Worcester Cinco (5)K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 671 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 Worcester Cinco (5)K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:53 while the median finisher took 31:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.