Bristol Mum-A-Thon Road Race 2026 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bristol, Connecticut
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $20 on Oct 18, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 18, 202610:00 AM | $15$20 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| 8K Road Race | 8K | Oct 18, 202610:15 AM | $35$40 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| 8 mile Road Race | Other | Oct 18, 202610:15 AM | $40$45 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| 5K Road Race - Individual | 5K | Oct 18, 202610:20 AM | $30$35 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $20 on Oct 18, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Monster Mile: $15 until Oct 17, then $20 until Oct 18.
- 8K Road Race: $35 until Oct 17, then $40 until Oct 18.
- 8 mile Road Race: $40 until Oct 17, then $45 until Oct 18.
- 5K Road Race - Individual: $30 until Oct 17, then $35 until Oct 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 8K in Connecticut, which costs $30 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Monster Mile starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 410 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1001 Stafford Ave., Bristol, CT 06010
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 (4 years)5K Road Race - Individual
8K Road Race
8 mile Road Race
Aggregated from official results (platt systems) for Bristol Mum-A-Thon Road Race 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bristol Mum-A-Thon Road Race 2026?
At the 2025 5K Road Race - Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 23:58 or better, the top quarter in 28:21, and half the field in 32:44; the last tenth came in after 49:26.
At the 2025 8K Road Race, the fastest tenth finished in 37:23 or better, the top quarter in 41:44, and half the field in 49:37; the last tenth came in after 59:47.
At the 2025 8 mile Road Race, the fastest tenth finished in 54:29 or better, the top quarter in 1:01:55, and half the field in 1:10:42; the last tenth came in after 1:21:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:25 | 23:37 |
| 20-29 | 29:43 | 23:43 |
| 30-39 | 28:18 | 23:14 |
| 40-49 | 28:40 | 28:54 |
| 50-59 | 29:22 | 26:10 |
| 60-69 | 40:52 | 31:07 |
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 70 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Connecticut 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:21, against 27:02 in a typical Connecticut 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- 8K: About average for Connecticut 8Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 41:44, against 41:04 in a typical Connecticut 8K, so times here are about average.
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 18 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 71°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
- 1001 Stafford Ave., Bristol, CT 06010Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 410 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; T-Shirt - Driwick Unisex - Glow In The Dark
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 8K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Oct 19, 2025), 2024 (Oct 27, 2024), 2023 (Oct 22, 2023), 2022 (Oct 23, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Bristol Mum-A-Thon Road Race 2026?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $20 on Oct 18, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 8K in Connecticut, which costs $30 right now.
- 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, 8K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 202 runners finished the 5K Road Race - Individual; the median finish was 32:44 and the winner ran 16:48.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:21, against 27:02 in a typical Connecticut 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1001 Stafford Ave., Bristol, CT 06010.
From the organizers
Sunday, October 18, 2026
57 years and still running.
We will have 4 races this year
8 mile / 8K / 5K and the "Monster Mile"
A Halloween Themed Event
Our Title Sponsor for 2026 is Bristol Hospital