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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person 5K for Immigrant Justice | 5K | Nov 7, 202611:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Virtual 5K for Immigrant JusticeVirtual | 5K | Nov 7, 202612:01 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Goshen runs 33:05, about 10:39 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:54 and men in 29:29.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the In-Person 5K for Immigrant Justice starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 890 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
In Person at Millrace Trail in Goshen, IN (or virtually on your favorite trail anywhere!), Goshen, IN 46526
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (T&H Timing) for NIJC Community for Immigrant Justice 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:57 or better, the top quarter in 28:46, and half the field in 39:56; the last tenth came in after 58:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:35 | 22:42 |
| 20-29 | 31:50 | 21:17 |
| 30-39 | 24:53 | 23:19 |
| 40-49 | 29:29 | 26:20 |
| 50-59 | 33:35 | 32:29 |
| 60-69 | 47:22 | 38:06 |
| 70+ | n/a | 47:38 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 138 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 95 to 226 finishers, and the median time dropped from 41:47 to 39:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 226 (+50%) | 39:56 | under 24:57 | 19:49 |
| 2024 | 151 (-6%) | 40:10 | under 24:13 | 16:14 |
| 2023 | 160 (-18%) | 36:42 | under 25:20 | 19:44 |
| 2022 | 195 (+105%) | 47:20 | under 26:39 | 21:06 |
| 2021 | 95 | 41:47 | under 26:59 | 18:14 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:46, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here are about average.
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.
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 66°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of NIJC Community for Immigrant Justice 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
How do I become a fundraiser for the NIJC 5K for Immigrant Justice? When you register for the 5K (visit our website at immigrantjustice.org/5K and click the “Sign Up” button), your individual fundraiser campaign is automatically created…
The cause
The funds you raise through NIJC’s 5K for Immigrant Justice help provide life-changing legal services for people including those seeking asylum, and community outreach and education through the National Immigrant Justice Center. NIJC…
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Join us for the 8th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center's Community for Immigrant Justice 5K, in person or virtually! Join us on race day, Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Goshen, Indiana, or do your favorite trail or route near you anytime during our race week through Saturday, November 14, 2026. Come together with community members around the country in this event to support immigrants and fund life-changing legal services. We are facing unprecedented challenges with cuts to funding for legal services and threats to the safety and wellbeing of our community members. Your partnership is critical in ensuring we can continue our vital work and remain strong and nimble despite the many challenges we face.