Congaree and Penn Spiked Apple 5k 2026

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Entry fee: From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 24, 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 Run/Walk	5K	Dec 5, 20269:00 AM	$35$40 after Oct 24, 2026	300

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 24, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$35 until Oct 23, then $40 until Nov 6, then $45 until Nov 24, then $50 until Dec 4, then $55 until Dec 5.

Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Jacksonville runs 37:50, about 12:11 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:48 and men in 33:40.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Congaree and Penn, Jacksonville, FL 32219

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

2025 results

All results (2 years)

455

finishers

41:56

median (13:30 /mi)

21:35

winning time

79% / 21%

women / men

Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results for Congaree and Penn Spiked Apple 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Congaree and Penn Spiked Apple 5k?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 29:00 or better, the top quarter in 34:28, and half the field in 41:56; the last tenth came in after 59:39.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Run/Walk
Age	Women	Men
20-29	27:22	28:54
30-39	25:25	26:00
40-49	25:57	34:54
50-59	27:27	28:52
60-69	30:55	39:51
70+	44:39	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.

Finish timeGenderAge group

Finishers by year

Up 86 percent since 2024.

244

2024

455

2025

All events combined, from official results.

Congaree and Penn Spiked Apple 5k 5K year by year

From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 244 to 455 finishers, and the median time rose from 41:04 to 41:56.

Year	Finishers	Median	Fastest tenth	Winner
2025	455 (+86%)	41:56	under 29:00	21:35
2024	244	41:04	under 30:06	22:55

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Florida 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:28, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 15 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.

Typical race-day weather

Around December 5 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 78°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Congaree and Penn Spiked Apple 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

Packet Pick-up will be on Race Day ONLY beginning an hour before the race starts.

Course

There Will Be Donuts!

Whats Better than an amazing venue and free Hard Cider? Getting all of that plus Incredible Homeade Cider Donuts of Course! Your Registration includes cider donuts at the finish line, and make sure to check out the awesome goodies at the…

Course

Course Map

Get ready for an amazing tour of the Orchards and Farm! The race starts and finishes at the cidery and follows an incredible and scenic tour along the river. This is a cross country style course and has some areas of uneven footing but is…

Shirt and medal

2026 Race Swag!!!

Shirt and medal

Free Finisher Photos

Our race team will be taking photos at the finish line and will upload them to the race page for free download after the race!

Awards

Age Group Awards and More Info!

This event will be offering Age Group Awards! In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the t op 3 finishers M/F in each age category also receives a custom age group award! 10 Year Categories: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: Congaree and Penn, Jacksonville, FL 32219Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 30 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is Congaree and Penn Spiked Apple 5k?: Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 24, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Florida?: At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
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.
How big is it, and how fast?: In 2025, 455 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 41:56 and the winner ran 21:35.
Is it a fast course?: The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:28, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
Where does it start?: Congaree and Penn, Jacksonville, FL 32219.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.