Ian's Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- West Deptford, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $10
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
| Ian's Run 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:15 AM | $25 | – |
| Ian's 2-Mile Walk | Other | Oct 17, 20269:20 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Fun Run: $10 until Oct 17.
- Ian's Run 5K: $25 until Oct 17.
- Ian's 2-Mile Walk: $20 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 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 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 7:11 AM, and the Kids Fun Run starts at 9:00 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
RiverWinds Community Center, 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 (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Ian's Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Ian's Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:52 or better, the top quarter in 23:34, and half the field in 27:58; the last tenth came in after 36:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 30:25 | 24:15 |
| 30-39 | 26:48 | 28:53 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 23:11 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 24:44 |
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 25 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Ian's Run 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 40 to 50 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:36 to 27:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 (-14%) | 27:58 | under 21:52 | 18:02 |
| 2024 | 58 (+35%) | 28:22 | under 21:50 | 18:56 |
| 2023 | 43 (+8%) | 29:14 | under 22:40 | 18:55 |
| 2022 | 40 | 29:36 | under 21:20 | 17:46 |
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 23:34, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 13 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 17 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 76°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
- RiverWinds Community Center, West Deptford, NJ 08086Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Ian's Run?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 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, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 50 runners finished the Ian's Run 5K; the median finish was 27:58 and the winner ran 18:02.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:34, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- RiverWinds Community Center, West Deptford, NJ 08086.
From the organizers
Benefitting Make-A-Wish® New Jersey
Join us for a meaningful morning of community, remembrance, and hope. Whether you are aiming for a personal record or walking with family, your steps help grant life-changing wishes for children who need them most.
Schedule of Events:
Kids Fun Run: 9:00 AM
5K Run: 9:15 AM
2-Mile Walk: 9:20 AM
The Run/Walk will begin immediately following the completion of the Kids Fun Run.
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