CIDER 5 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:50 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Middletown, New York
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:50 AM | $35 | – |
| 5 Mile Run | 8K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:10 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in New York ($35).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the 5K Walk starts at 8:50 AM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
626 COUNTY ROUTE 22, Middletown, NY 10940
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)5 Mile Run
5K Run
Aggregated from official results for CIDER 5. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at CIDER 5?
At the 2025 5 Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 37:40 or better, the top quarter in 42:16, and half the field in 48:32; the last tenth came in after 55:50.
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 28:49 or better, the top quarter in 30:06, and half the field in 31:49; the last tenth came in after 42:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | n/a | 39:53 |
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 47 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
CIDER 5 8K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 52 to 30 finishers, and the median time rose from 47:34 to 48:32.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 (-23%) | 48:32 | under 37:40 | 33:53 |
| 2024 | 39 (-25%) | 50:04 | under 40:04 | 35:31 |
| 2023 | 52 | 47:34 | under 34:39 | 31:02 |
From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New York 8Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 8K field finished under 41:00, against 42:54 in a typical New York 8K, so times here run 4 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 44°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 74°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
- 626 COUNTY ROUTE 22, Middletown, NY 10940Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 950 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is CIDER 5?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:50 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in New York ($35).
- 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, 8K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 30 runners finished the 5 Mile Run; the median finish was 48:32 and the winner ran 33:53.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 8K field finished under 41:00, against 42:54 in a typical New York 8K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 626 COUNTY ROUTE 22, Middletown, NY 10940.
From the organizers
Runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators will gather for a road race around South Centerville, New York. The event is being organized by the Knights of Columbus Council #16365 and will benefit the organizations they support. Learn more about the Knights of Columbus charitable contributions at https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/charity/index.html.
The Cider5 is a scenic running and walking road course. The course provides spectacular views. All walkers and runners should feel a sense of accomplishment after completing this course.
Parking is available in the Holy Cross church parking lot.