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Likely to sell out. 165 finished the 5K in 2025, and this year's cap is 167.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail 5k | 5K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $52.99 | 167 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $52.99, entry is about 77 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 39:22, about 12:40 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:52 and men in 34:33.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:46 AM, and the Trail 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 510 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1223 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango, NY 13037
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 (Scott English) for Clear Path 5k Trail Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:23 or better, the top quarter in 27:29, and half the field in 34:02; the last tenth came in after 50:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 22:48 |
| 30-39 | 26:12 | 24:46 |
| 40-49 | 26:01 | 26:34 |
| 50-59 | 25:25 | 24:43 |
| 60-69 | 34:04 | 29:57 |
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 28 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 129 to 165 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:21 to 34:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 165 (+4%) | 34:02 | under 24:23 | 21:25 |
| 2024 | 158 (+22%) | 39:17 | under 28:09 | 24:37 |
| 2023 | 129 | 37:21 | under 26:53 | 22:06 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most New York trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:29, against 30:12 in a typical New York trail 5K, so times here run 9 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.
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 40% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 64°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 Clear Path 5k Trail Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
This is the perfect beginner race for those new to trails. It is a 5k trail run on the Clear Path campus that overlooks Upstate New York with views from Oswego to the foothills of the Adirondacks. Come and enjoy this beginner friendly race…
Rules and FAQ
Events: 5k Trail Race at 9:00 am Walking is permitted as long as you stay to the right of the trail and start from the back of the race. Dogs are not permitted due to the size of the trail and safety. Service dogs are welcome…
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Please join us for the 3rd Annual Clear Path's Veteran's Day 5k Trail Run. Clear Path for Veterans campus overlooks Upstate New York with views from Oswego to the foothills of the Adirondacks. Come and enjoy this beginner-friendly race with gorgeous, peaceful trails and honor all the veterans, active military members, and their families.
Clear Path exists to support veterans and their families—no matter what. Through our supportive community, programming, and direct services, our mission is to enrich the lives of veterans while addressing the wellness and social issues they face. We take pride in providing them with the opportunity to connect, restore, and grow.