Sugar Loaf 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Chester, New York
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Loaf 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New York ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Chester runs 30:26, about 9:48 a mile, based on 2 races with published results. Women typically finish in 33:13 and men in 28:11.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the Sugar Loaf 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 520 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1351 Kings Highway, Chester, NY 10918
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 for Sugar Loaf 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Sugar Loaf 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:59 or better, the top quarter in 26:52, and half the field in 31:28; the last tenth came in after 43:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:37 | 23:29 |
| 20-29 | 26:15 | 25:45 |
| 30-39 | 24:44 | 21:50 |
| 40-49 | 27:01 | 22:44 |
| 50-59 | 31:26 | 29:23 |
| 60-69 | 38:37 | 29:11 |
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 20 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Sugar Loaf 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 148 to 177 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:16 to 31:28.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 177 (+20%) | 31:28 | under 23:59 | 18:05 |
| 2024 | 148 | 31:16 | under 23:01 | 19:35 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:52, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 4 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 3 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°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.
Race details
- Where
- 1351 Kings Highway, Chester, NY 10918Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 520 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Sugar Loaf 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New York ($30).
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 177 runners finished the Sugar Loaf 5K; the median finish was 31:28 and the winner ran 18:05.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:52, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1351 Kings Highway, Chester, NY 10918.
From the organizers
Join us for the third annual USATF-certified Sugar Loaf Run!
Get ready to experience the beauty and charm of Sugar Loaf like never before! With the stunning Sugar Loaf Mountain as your backdrop, come run this picturesque, hilly course through the unique artisan hamlet of Sugar Loaf. This event promises not just a run, but an unforgettable journey through one of the most scenic and historic areas in Orange County, NY.
Event Details:
Location: Start and finish at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
Who: Open to all runners and walkers
When: October 3, 2026, 8:30 AM start