Monroe PD Swat Trot 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Monroe, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swat Trot 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $25$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Sep 30, then $35 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Monroe runs 33:51, about 10:54 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:17 and men in 30:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:40 AM, and the Swat Trot 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 870 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
140 Blane Street, Monroe, GA 30655
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 (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Classic Race Services) for Monroe PD Swat Trot 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Monroe PD Swat Trot 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:15 or better, the top quarter in 27:01, and half the field in 33:30; the last tenth came in after 52:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:29 | 21:18 |
| 20-29 | 30:18 | 25:35 |
| 30-39 | 24:48 | 24:34 |
| 40-49 | 26:33 | 24:44 |
| 50-59 | 26:47 | 24:34 |
| 60-69 | 45:06 | n/a |
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 24 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Monroe PD Swat Trot 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 91 to 153 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:05 to 33:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 153 (+68%) | 33:30 | under 24:15 | 17:39 |
| 2024 | 91 | 36:05 | under 26:41 | 17:56 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:01, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 8 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 51°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 140 Blane Street, Monroe, GA 30655Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 870 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Monroe PD Swat Trot 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 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, 153 runners finished the Swat Trot 5K; the median finish was 33:30 and the winner ran 17:39.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:01, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 140 Blane Street, Monroe, GA 30655.
From the organizers
100% of all monies raised, donations and entry fees will go to the city of Monroe Police Department Shop with a Cop. For every $300 raised another less fortunate child can be sponsored. Donations will be accepted at the race and on Runsignup.com