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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Walk | – | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Jersey runs 32:16, about 10:23 a mile, based on 598 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:02 and men in 29:30.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the 5k Run 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.
No. Burlington & Hudson Sts., Gloucester City, NJ 08030
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 (South Jersey Race Timing) for Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:14 or better, the top quarter in 24:32, and half the field in 27:47; the last tenth came in after 40:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:32 | 19:55 |
| 20-29 | 28:09 | 21:50 |
| 30-39 | 23:34 | 21:02 |
| 40-49 | 27:07 | 20:11 |
| 50-59 | 28:25 | 26:08 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 25:21 |
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 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 98 to 188 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:41 to 27:47.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 188 (+25%) | 27:47 | under 21:14 | 15:54 |
| 2024 | 151 (+57%) | 28:32 | under 20:24 | 17:14 |
| 2023 | 96 (-8%) | 29:40 | under 23:02 | 17:29 |
| 2022 | 104 (+6%) | 30:48 | under 23:37 | 17:30 |
| 2021 | 98 | 29:41 | under 22:19 | 16:09 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:32, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 10 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 14 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 68°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 Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
All runners, Spectators, Event Staff MUST park their vehicles at Hudson and N. King Streets in the city parking lot. There is NO parking at the Fire Department or in the lot next to Fire Department. Allow 5-minute walk from parking area to…
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day registration (Oct 28th) starting 7:30am at VFW on 27-29 N. Burlington Street., Gloucester, NJ 08030. ONLINE Registration closes 8:30 AM Saturday, Oct 28th. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by 10-25-2023.
Schedule and packet pickup
Volunteers needed for Road Guards 8-10am on Race Day, please contact Race Director at (609) 220-3574 (please text).
Course
Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial 5K Course Map.
Course
Race Starts at Max's/VFW/Sportsman AC; 27-29 N. Burlington & Hudson Streets. Please use Mapquest, Google, etc.
Awards
Top 3 Male & Female. 1st place - $100. 2nd place - $75. 3rd - $50. Top 3 M & F in the following categories: 14 & under; 15 - 19; 20 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60+.
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In memory of Cpl. Marc T. Ryan, USMC (KIA November 15, 2004) * Ramadi, Al Anbar Province * Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Remembering Our Fallen Brother's Sacrifice www.mc-lef.org
***SHOULD any unforeseen State regulations keep us from conducting this event live it will be converted to VIRTUAL. You will still get your shirt, bib and finisher medal***
New for this year, finisher medal for all, chip timing on a USATF Certified course, text messaging within seconds of finishing on your mobile device and an HD finish line video on You Tube to view following the race.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
Wed Nov 13th- Holy City Public House, 332 Jersey Ave., Gloucester City