Sat, Sep 25, 2027

Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2027 Rhode Island

Bristol, RI

Opens Nov 1, 2026Annual since at least 2026

About the Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2027 Rhode Island

This race in Bristol honors a soldier who died by suicide after struggling with PTSD, and the cause runs through the whole morning. Proceeds support veterans facing homelessness and PTSD, including their families. The course is a road run-walk open to all paces, including wheelchairs and strollers.

Chip timing is handled electronically, so results are quick. Military members and first responders get a discount at registration. The race draws a crowd that tends to skew toward veteran families and supporters, which shapes the feel of the start line more than anything else about the morning.

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Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2027 Rhode Island 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

69finishers

20:42winner

38:59median

1:09:05cutoff

Top 3: Connor Burt (20:42) · Kiefer Calisto (20:54) · nick barry (21:35)

The Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2027 Rhode Island has been held every year since at least 2026. 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 Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/25/2027 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2027 Rhode Island

Will I finish last at the Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2027 Rhode Island?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 38:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:05, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2027 Rhode Island a good first 5K?

It is a small race (69 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2027 Rhode Island?

The 5K winner ran 20:42 while the median finisher took 38:59. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.