Bridgeport 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bridgeport, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $35 on Oct 3, 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 | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Kids Fun Run Only | Kids | Oct 3, 202610:30 AM | $10 | – |
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 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $30 until Oct 2, then $35 until Oct 3.
- Kids Fun Run Only: $10 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 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 6:58 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 140 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Rotondo Riverfront Park, Bridgeport, PA 19405
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Bridgeport 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bridgeport 5K Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:11 or better, the top quarter in 24:15, and half the field in 27:45; the last tenth came in after 44:41.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 23:52 | 19:11 |
| 30-39 | 24:57 | 20:05 |
| 40-49 | 23:27 | 21:56 |
| 50-59 | 27:00 | n/a |
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
Up 38 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Bridgeport 5K Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 105 to 145 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:27 to 27:45.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 145 (+14%) | 27:45 | under 22:11 | 17:42 |
| 2024 | 127 (+38%) | 27:46 | under 22:42 | 19:01 |
| 2023 | 92 (+74%) | 26:47 | under 21:59 | 19:24 |
| 2022 | 53 (-50%) | 29:01 | under 22:44 | 19:03 |
| 2021 | 105 | 29:27 | under 23:46 | 16:25 |
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 2025 5K field finished under 24:15, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 11 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 3 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 79°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
- Rotondo Riverfront Park, Bridgeport, PA 19405Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 140 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Participation Medallion and Gift Bag
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Bridgeport 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 145 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 27:45 and the winner ran 17:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:15, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Rotondo Riverfront Park, Bridgeport, PA 19405.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Borough of Bridgeport is very excited to announce that we will be hosting our 9th Annual Bridgeport 5K. The Bridgeport 5K will benefit two fantastic organizations that are cornerstones within the Bridgeport Community - The Bridgeport Fire Department, and the Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard. Once again, we will welcome runners throughout the region to “test their skills on our hills” and join us in supporting this wonderful charity.
The mission of the Bridgeport 5K is to showcase our town to visitors and residents alike, encourage volunteerism, and provide a different, challenging, and unique course for avid runners and walkers alike.