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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $55$60 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Cancer Survivor 5K Registration | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $55$60 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| St. Charles Caregiver ($40 fee payroll deducted) | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $60 on Oct 3, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $55, entry is about 57 percent above a typical 5K in Oregon, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Oregon runs 36:56, about 11:53 a mile, based on 97 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:52 and men in 31:51.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the 5K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 2,990 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Redmond High School, football stadium, Redmond, OR 97756
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (USA Race Timing & Event Management) for 2026 Heaven Can Wait 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 31:27 or better, the top quarter in 44:26, and half the field in 56:42; the last tenth came in after 1:07:40.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:10 | 24:09 |
| 20-29 | 24:28 | 20:55 |
| 30-39 | 25:43 | 21:31 |
| 40-49 | 23:27 | 22:22 |
| 50-59 | 27:31 | 26:56 |
| 60-69 | 35:37 | 52:35 |
| 70+ | 41:55 | 42:56 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
About the same size since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 982 to 1,014 finishers, and the median time dropped from 58:56 to 56:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,014 (+3%) | 56:42 | under 31:27 | 15:41 |
| 2024 | 982 | 58:56 | under 32:54 | 18:34 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Oregon 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 44:26, against 29:29 in a typical Oregon 5K, so times here run 51 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2026 Heaven Can Wait 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Avoid the lines, join us at one of our multiple Bib Pick-Up opportunities! Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at FootZone, Bend, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (842 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703). Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, St. Charles Redmond Cancer Center, 11:00…
Shirt and medal
Your regsitration in Heaven Can Wait 5K includes: 2026 event shirt (register by Sept. 1st to guarantee sizing, afterward selections subject to availability). Custom Heaven Can Wait 5K race bib. Chip-timed event. Survivors receive a…
Rules and FAQ
As much as we love our four legged friends, we are using Redmond High School athletic fields - dogs are not permitted at this event.
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Your participation in Heaven Can Wait 5K:
* Raises funds for Sara's Project.
* Educates the community about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.
* Encourages community members to walk or run for their health.
* Brings the community together in a celebration of life.
Please familiarize yourself with the course in Redmond.
You can use this link to view the course:
Redmond Dry Canyon Course