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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $20$25 after Oct 25, 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 $25 on Oct 25, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the Bulldog 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1986 Pitt Tech Rd, Winterville, NC 28590
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 (Run The East LLC) for Bulldog 5K Run and Costume Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:00 or better, the top quarter in 30:08, and half the field in 38:40; the last tenth came in after 1:00:58.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:53 | 23:07 |
| 20-29 | 26:51 | 36:11 |
| 30-39 | 29:33 | 28:14 |
| 40-49 | 25:47 | 25:28 |
| 50-59 | 43:54 | 36:37 |
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.
Up 92 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 95 to 182 finishers, and the median time dropped from 48:01 to 38:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 182 (+92%) | 38:40 | under 25:00 | 18:45 |
| 2023 | 95 | 48:01 | under 29:36 | 25:41 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:08, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 5 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 31 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°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.
What the organizers of Bulldog 5K Run and Costume Dash cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Get ready for a spooktacular good time at this year’s Bulldog 5K Run – this year with a twist! Hosted by the PCC Student Government Association and the Department of Student Engagement & Leadership, this fun run is the perfect way to support student life while getting active with friends and family.
Come in Costume!
This year, we’re inviting participants of all ages to show up in their favorite costumes or character attire as they race (or walk) on a USATF-certified course.
🎭 No masks or full-face coverings allowed
🚫 No obscene language or inappropriate images
Whether you're a superhero, princess, pirate, or pumpkin—dress up and get moving with the PCC community!
Why Join the Fun?