Eleventh Annual Robot Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- West Deptford, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $30
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robot Run 5k | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:30 AM | $30 | – |
| 1M Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20269:35 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
- $30 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 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 West Deptford runs 30:22, about 9:46 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:27 and men in 28:33.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Robot Run 5k starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086
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 (5 years)Aggregated from official results for Eleventh Annual Robot Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Eleventh Annual Robot Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:10 or better, the top quarter in 25:49, and half the field in 31:48; the last tenth came in after 46:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 37:17 | 23:54 |
| 30-39 | 30:34 | 21:43 |
| 40-49 | 27:01 | 30:35 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 37:46 |
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 17 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Eleventh Annual Robot Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 35 to 61 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:34 to 31:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 (+24%) | 31:48 | under 23:10 | 18:17 |
| 2024 | 49 (-9%) | 29:05 | under 22:46 | 16:09 |
| 2023 | 54 (+17%) | 28:24 | under 22:51 | 17:59 |
| 2022 | 46 (+31%) | 29:09 | under 22:34 | 18:05 |
| 2021 | 35 | 31:34 | under 23:19 | 23:06 |
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 25:49, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 5 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 10 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 80°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
- 1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Eleventh Annual Robot Run?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $30, entry is about 14 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 61 runners finished the Robot Run 5k; the median finish was 31:48 and the winner ran 18:17.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:49, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086.
From the organizers
Building Bots, Building Futures!
South Jersey Robotics celebrates the return of the Robot Run for it's ELEVENTH YEAR! This 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk will kick off a day of activities at the annual STEAMfest at River Winds in West Deptford
- Awards in the 5K to the top 3 M/F Overall and in age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, and 10 yr AG up to 60+
(Awards are custom made by SJR members!)
- Teams are welcome! Create a team during the registration process and invite friends.
- Both the 5K run and 1M walk courses are stroller friendly - No pets are allowed in the park
- Please register by September 15th to be guaranteed a t-shirt