The Postal Dash 5K 2026

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Derby, Connecticut
Entry fee: From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 17, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K	5K	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$30$35 after Oct 17, 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 $35 on Oct 17, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$30 until Oct 16, then $35 until Oct 17.

Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Connecticut runs 32:01, about 10:18 a mile, based on 235 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:53 and men in 29:10.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

7 10 20A, Derby, CT 06418

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 17 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 72°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: 7 10 20A, Derby, CT 06418Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 20 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is The Postal Dash 5K?: Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 17, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?: At $30, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 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.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 7 10 20A, Derby, CT 06418.