The Glenside Fire Company – Stop, Drop & Run 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Glenside, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $35
- 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 | 5K | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Oct 11, 20269:05 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 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 Glenside runs 28:37, about 9:13 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 30:13 and men in 26:29.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 410 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Glenside Fire Company, Glenside, PA 19038
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 (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for The Glenside Fire Company – Stop, Drop & Run 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Glenside Fire Company – Stop, Drop & Run 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:50 or better, the top quarter in 25:45, and half the field in 28:37; the last tenth came in after 43:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:45 | 24:30 |
| 20-29 | 24:25 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 29:07 | 19:35 |
| 40-49 | 27:43 | 24:19 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 25:19 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 30:36 |
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 46 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
The Glenside Fire Company – Stop, Drop & Run 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 195 to 106 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:06 to 28:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 (-17%) | 28:37 | under 21:50 | 19:28 |
| 2024 | 128 (+8%) | 27:39 | under 21:08 | 17:18 |
| 2023 | 119 (-3%) | 28:41 | under 23:20 | 17:36 |
| 2022 | 123 (-37%) | 28:44 | under 21:34 | 17:27 |
| 2021 | 195 | 29:06 | under 22:40 | 17:37 |
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 25:45, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 5 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 11 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°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
- Glenside Fire Company, Glenside, PA 19038Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 410 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024), 2023 (Oct 15, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022), 2021 (Oct 24, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is The Glenside Fire Company – Stop, Drop & Run 5K?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 106 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 28:37 and the winner ran 19:28.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:45, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Glenside Fire Company, Glenside, PA 19038.
From the organizers
The Glenside Fire Company – Stop, Drop & Run 5K is a fundraiser that benefits the all-volunteer Glenside Fire Company No. 1 in Glenside, Pennsylvania.
Both the 5K run and our 1.5 mile “fun” run/walk will start and finish at the Glenside Fire Company Firehouse at 210 W. Glenside Avenue in Glenside. This is conveniently located across the street from the Glenside Train Station for anyone using public transportation. The run will take two loops through the scenic streets of Glenside. A few rolling hills throughout the course will provide just enough of a challenge to satisfy any level of runner. The 1.5 mile run/walk will be untimed, but will follow the same course, completing just one loop.