Run with the Bobcats 5K/1 Mile November 1, 2026 at 8am 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- New Port Richey, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $40 on Oct 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk (11/1/26) | 5K | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $30$40 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
| Chip Waller's 1 mile trot | 1 Mile | Nov 1, 20268:30 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run/Walk (11/1/26): $30 until Oct 29, then $40 until Oct 31.
- Chip Waller's 1 mile trot: $15 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Port Richey runs 39:39, about 12:46 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 43:06 and men in 34:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk (11/1/26) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
10230 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
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 Run with the Bobcats 5K/1 Mile November 1, 2026 at 8am. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run with the Bobcats 5K/1 Mile November 1, 2026 at 8am?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 17:21 or better, the top quarter in 20:44, and half the field in 25:17; the last tenth came in after 37:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:05 | 16:28 |
| 20-29 | 25:53 | 17:15 |
| 30-39 | 19:44 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 25:18 | 25:17 |
| 50-59 | 24:58 | 18:09 |
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 73 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Run with the Bobcats 5K/1 Mile November 1, 2026 at 8am 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 71 to 123 finishers, and the median time rose from 24:35 to 25:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 123 (+58%) | 25:17 | under 17:21 | 15:37 |
| 2024 | 78 (+28%) | 24:59 | under 17:18 | 15:37 |
| 2023 | 61 (-14%) | 25:54 | under 17:27 | 16:17 |
| 2022 | 71 | 24:35 | under 18:19 | 16:37 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 20:44, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 31 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 November 1 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 85°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
- 10230 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Nov 6, 2022), 2021 (Nov 7, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Run with the Bobcats 5K/1 Mile November 1, 2026 at 8am?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 123 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk (11/2/25); the median finish was 25:17 and the winner ran 15:37.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 20:44, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 31 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 10230 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654.
From the organizers
Pasco-Hernando State College invites you to participate in our annual Cross Country 5K Run and Chip Waller's 1 Mile Run/Walk on Sunday, 11/1 at 8am! The race will take place on the PHSC West Campus (10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, 34654). Enjoy a flat, fast course perfect for runners of all levels. The event is hosted by the PHSC Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams and features:
5K Run with overall male/female and age group awards
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on the scenic Wellness Trail - dedicated to Chip Waller for his unwavering support to PHSC and the Cross Country program for the last 22 years