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Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk 2026

Date
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $25
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5k Run5KNov 14, 20269:00 AM$25–
Walk–Nov 14, 20269:00 AM$25–
Virtual 5kVirtual5KNov 14, 20269:00 AM$30–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $25 until Nov 14, then $25 until Nov 14.

Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

188
finishers
27:47
median (8:57 /mi)
15:54
winning time
34% / 66%
women / men
median 27:4717:2749:47
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

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.

How fast do you need to be at Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5k Run
AgeWomenMen
Under 2025:3219:55
20-2928:0921:50
30-3923:3421:02
40-4927:0720:11
50-5928:2526:08
60-69n/a25:21

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

Up 92 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 98 to 188 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:41 to 27:47.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025188 (+25%)27:47under 21:1415:54
2024151 (+57%)28:32under 20:2417:14
202396 (-8%)29:40under 23:0217:29
2022104 (+6%)30:48under 23:3717:30
20219829:41under 22:1916:09

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

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

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

Race day logistics

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

Registration Dates/Locations

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 Wanted

Volunteers needed for Road Guards 8-10am on Race Day, please contact Race Director at (609) 220-3574 (please text).

Course

Certified Course Map

Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial 5K Course Map.

Course

Race Location

Race Starts at Max's/VFW/Sportsman AC; 27-29 N. Burlington & Hudson Streets. Please use Mapquest, Google, etc.

Awards

Awards & Age Groups

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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Race details

Where
No. Burlington & Hudson Sts., Gloucester City, NJ 08030Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 30 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 6, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk?
Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
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, 188 runners finished the 5k Run; the median finish was 27:47 and the winner ran 15:54.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
No. Burlington & Hudson Sts., Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

From the organizers

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

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