
Feet for Flippers 5K
Date
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EDTRace options
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Distances & registration
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5K
2 options · closes Oct 17, 2026, 6:10 AM EDT
5mo 10d 6h 57m leftGeneral entry
Closes Oct 17, 2026, 6:10 AM EDT · From $32.80
(Children and Students)
Closes Oct 17, 2026, 6:10 AM EDT · From $27.50
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
73 finishers in 5K
Ranked by chip time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
73 5K finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
36:00
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 21:40.
People mix
More women
About 66% women and 34% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2025, this looks like a small field: 73 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 36:00. The quicker front of the field averaged about 21:40. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 18:59 (male) and 21:05 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs17 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
Age-group cutoff times (17)
Showing every age-group cutoff row available for this year and distance.
Gender rows in this file: Female, Male.
| Age group | Gender | Division label | Top N | Cutoff | Field | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-open | Female | Female Top Finisher | Top 1 | 21:07 | 1 | posted division results |
| 0-open | Male | Male Top Finisher | Top 1 | 19:00 | 1 | posted division results |
| 1-12 | Female | Female 1 - 12 | Top 3 | 45:29 | 2 | posted division results |
| 1-12 | Male | Male 1 - 12 | Top 3 | 34:28 | 1 | posted division results |
| 13-19 | Female | Female 13 - 19 | Top 3 | 30:19 | 1 | posted division results |
| 20-29 | Female | Female 20 - 29 | Top 3 | 31:03 | 7 | posted division results |
| 20-29 | Male | Male 20 - 29 | Top 3 | 44:46 | 3 | posted division results |
| 30-39 | Female | Female 30 - 39 | Top 3 | 28:48 | 8 | posted division results |
| 30-39 | Male | Male 30 - 39 | Top 3 | 39:02 | 5 | posted division results |
| 40-49 | Female | Female 40 - 49 | Top 3 | 34:49 | 4 | posted division results |
| 40-49 | Male | Male 40 - 49 | Top 3 | 24:37 | 7 | posted division results |
| 50-59 | Female | Female 50 - 59 | Top 3 | 37:29 | 11 | posted division results |
| 50-59 | Male | Male 50 - 59 | Top 3 | 34:15 | 2 | posted division results |
| 60-69 | Female | Female 60 - 69 | Top 3 | 32:30 | 7 | posted division results |
| 60-69 | Male | Male 60 - 69 | Top 3 | 37:08 | 2 | posted division results |
| 70-100 | Female | Female 70 - 100 | Top 3 | 43:54 | 7 | posted division results |
| 70-100 | Male | Male 70 - 100 | Top 3 | 36:00 | 4 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2025 | 73 | 36:00 | 38:28 | 21:40 | 18:59 / 21:05 |
Last summary update: May 5, 2026
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From the organizer
This year, our annual 5K will be both virtual and in-person! Join us to run or walk to support our mission. All funds raised will go toward the care and treatment of endangered cold-stunned sea turtles and sick or injured seals. On October 18th, please park in the Buzzards Bay Recreation Area parking lot off of Main…
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Street in Buzzards Bay. Race bib and swag pick up will be just a few steps down the road at 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA. The race will start promptly at 10 am! After the race, we will have winner prizes, so be sure to stick around after! For those joining us in person, the course is a USATF course! While we won’t be including shirts with each registration in order to be more eco-friendly, we will have Feet for Flippers 5k merchandise available in our online store — in the size, style, and color of your choosing. For those joining us virtually, be sure to have your times completed before October 18th. Registration cost is $30 until the day of the race. On race day, the registration fee will increase to $40 per person. Discount of $5 for children and students.