Grove City College XC Alumni 5k & 3k Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- Start time
- 6:45 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Grove City, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From Free
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3k Fun Run | 5K | Oct 2, 20266:45 PM | Free | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | Oct 2, 20267:25 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 3k Fun Run starts at 6:45 PM. The start sits about 1,300 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127
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 (3 years)Aggregated from official results (Wolf Creek Race Management) for Grove City College XC Alumni 5k & 3k Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Grove City College XC Alumni 5k & 3k Fun Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 16:55 or better, the top quarter in 17:59, and half the field in 19:57; the last tenth came in after 22:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 20:06 | 19:23 |
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 10 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Grove City College XC Alumni 5k & 3k Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 22 to 32 finishers, and the median time dropped from 21:29 to 19:57.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 (+78%) | 19:57 | under 16:55 | 16:37 |
| 2024 | 18 (-18%) | 20:54 | under 18:55 | 18:24 |
| 2023 | 22 | 21:29 | under 19:45 | 18:48 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 2 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°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.
Race details
- Where
- 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,300 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 2, 2026), 2025 (Oct 10, 2025), 2024 (Oct 11, 2024), 2023 (Sep 29, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Grove City College XC Alumni 5k & 3k Fun Run?
- Friday, October 2, 2026, starting at 6:45 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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, 32 runners finished the 5k Run; the median finish was 19:57 and the winner ran 16:37.
- Where does it start?
- 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127.
From the organizers
On Friday, October 2, 2026, Homecoming Weekend, we will have our annual Cross Country Alumni 5k Run & 3k Fun Run. Anyone who was part of the cross country program for at least one season during their time at Grove City College is invited to participate.