Stoga’s Case for Smiles 3rd Annual 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wayne, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 9, 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 | 5K | Nov 15, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 15, 20269:05 AM | $35$40 after Nov 10, 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 $40 on Nov 9, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run: $35 until Nov 8, then $40 until Nov 14, then $40 until Nov 15.
- 1 Mile Walk: $35 until Nov 9, then $40 until Nov 14, then $40 until Nov 15.
Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Wayne runs 30:33, about 9:50 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 32:33 and men in 28:15.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:46 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Wilson Farm Park, Wayne, PA 19087
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 (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Stoga’s Case for Smiles 3rd Annual 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Stoga’s Case for Smiles 3rd Annual 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 20:02 or better, the top quarter in 21:51, and half the field in 24:34; the last tenth came in after 32:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:32 | 19:31 |
| 30-39 | 27:29 | 28:31 |
| 40-49 | 26:04 | 21:36 |
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 13 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Stoga’s Case for Smiles 3rd Annual 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 69 to 60 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:57 to 24:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 (-13%) | 24:34 | under 20:02 | 18:58 |
| 2024 | 69 | 29:57 | under 21:27 | 17:49 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 21:51, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 20 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 15 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 66°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
- Wilson Farm Park, Wayne, PA 19087Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 500 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 15, 2026), 2025 (Nov 16, 2025), 2024 (Nov 17, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Stoga’s Case for Smiles 3rd Annual 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk?
- Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 60 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 24:34 and the winner ran 18:58.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 21:51, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 20 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Wilson Farm Park, Wayne, PA 19087.
From the organizers
Race Purpose:
To raise money for Stoga’s Case for Smiles to purchase fabric to sew fun pillowcases to help brighten the hospital rooms of sick children and to create Coping Boxes to help support the siblings of these sick children.
Location:
Wilson Farm Park
Amenities:
T shirt (Only guaranteed to those who register by 11/1), refreshments, awards to top finishers.
Race Results:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
Questions:
Contact: Race Director – Sarah Crill – [email protected]
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