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JP5K & FUN RUN 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Dumfries, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Feb 24, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run (8:30am Start) | Kids | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Feb 24, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:30 AM | $30$35 after Feb 25, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Fun Run (8:30am Start): $30 until Feb 23, then $35 until Mar 12.
- 5K Run: $30 until Feb 24, then $35 until Mar 13.
Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 34:58, about 11:15 a mile, based on 469 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:58 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:25 AM, and the Fun Run (8:30am Start) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Dumfries, VA 22026
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)113
finishers
32:20
median (10:26 /mi)
17:26
winning time
37% / 63%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Nova Race Timing) for JP5K & FUN RUN. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at JP5K & FUN RUN?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:35 or better, the top quarter in 27:27, and half the field in 32:20; the last tenth came in after 47:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:46 | 19:14 |
| 20-29 | 31:44 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 38:04 | 24:33 |
| 50-59 | 39:41 | 27:54 |
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
Down 26 percent since 2021.
153
2021
139
2022
169
2023
172
2024
113
2025
All events combined, from official results.
JP5K & FUN RUN 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 153 to 113 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:08 to 32:20.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 (-34%) | 32:20 | under 21:35 | 17:26 |
| 2024 | 172 (+2%) | 33:03 | under 20:56 | 17:44 |
| 2023 | 169 (+22%) | 35:07 | under 24:27 | 18:36 |
| 2022 | 139 (-9%) | 36:58 | under 23:30 | 19:45 |
| 2021 | 153 | 32:08 | under 23:39 | 17:56 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:27, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 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 March 13 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 75°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 JP5K & FUN RUN cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Dumfries, VA 22026Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 110 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 13, 2027), 2025 (Nov 8, 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 JP5K & FUN RUN?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Feb 24, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 113 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 32:20 and the winner ran 17:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:27, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Dumfries, VA 22026.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on google.com; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
IMPORTANT:
To start your fundraising page, click on "Donate" and select "Become a Fundraiser". Put your name as the fundraising page name or "Smith Family" if raising as a family. See below for prize flyer/information.
The JP5K & Fun Run is a fundraising event that supports the Special Services Department at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School. Everyone is welcome! All students, family, and friends are invited to participate in the JP5K. The cost of the race is $30 for early bird (ending October 15th) or $35 per person after October 15th, multi-person discounts available on the sign-up page.
*** EARLY BIRD PRICING EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 22nd ***
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JP5K & Fun Run (in-person)