AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Abington, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 10, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 24, 202610:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun-Run/Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 24, 202610:05 AM | $30$35 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 9, then $35 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Abington Senior High School, Abington, PA 19001
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:06 or better, the top quarter in 22:49, and half the field in 30:23; the last tenth came in after 42:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 21:28 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 40:03 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 57 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 63 to 27 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:05 to 30:23.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 (-59%) | 30:23 | under 21:06 | 20:07 |
| 2024 | 66 (+5%) | 25:40 | under 19:08 | 16:48 |
| 2023 | 63 | 29:05 | under 22:28 | 18:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 22:42, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 16 percent faster.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 76°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.
Race details
- Where
- Abington Senior High School, Abington, PA 19001Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 27 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 30:23 and the winner ran 20:07.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 22:42, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 16 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Abington Senior High School, Abington, PA 19001.
From the organizers
Race Purpose:
We are raising money for local pediatric cancer charities. All proceeds from this race go to Sara’s Smiles and Shane’s Future Days.
Location:
Abington Senior High and Middle School Campus
Parking available at the lot between the Middle and Senior High Schools and the Middle School's Little Theater lot
Awards:
Top 1-3 overall
Bib Pickup and Check-in:
Beginning at 9:00am near the race start
Course description:
Runs around the Abington Senior High School and Middle School campus.
Map of course
5k
1 Mile
Giveaways:
T-shirt- S, M, L, XL, XXL (sign up by 10/5 to be guaranteed a shirt)
Prizes (for 1st -3rd)
Race Results: