Sat, Sep 12, 2026

YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run

Lexington, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

About the YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run

The course runs through the woods and property of an equestrian center, starting and finishing at a barn. Terrain is mixed, so expect some variation underfoot rather than a simple road surface. The race is held at twilight, which gives it a different feel from a typical weekend morning 5k. Food trucks are on site after the finish.

The start area is at a barn within the horse center grounds. Food trucks are available for purchase after you finish, so there is no need to rush off.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

73finishers

19:22winner

37:13median

58:36cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Holton (19:22) · Lukas Michael (22:41) · Bryce Ansari (22:42)

The YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2024. 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 Miles9/12/2026 17:15Free

2.5k Run9/12/2026 17:15Free

1 Mile9/12/2026 16:30Free

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Common Questions About the YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run

Will I finish last at the YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:13, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:36, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (73 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:22 while the median finisher took 37:13. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.