Run for Jim
Date
Sun, May 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EDTDistance
5K
Quick take
A heartfelt trail run at Hardack, honoring a beloved coach and supporting local families, complete with fun activities and a chance to win an apple pie.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- Fun
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
For a CauseThe Run for Jim Memorial Fund honors Jimmy Bashaw, a beloved teacher and coach, by supporting Franklin and Grand Isle county residents facing catastrophic illnesses. This 3.1-mile trail race at Hardack offers a meaningful way to contribute while enjoying a lively atmosphere. Expect a day filled with engaging activities like corn hole, raffles, food, drink, and music, creating a warm community gathering. Your participation directly helps local families in their time of need, continuing Jimmy's legacy of kindness and charity.
What to expect
- Run a 3.1-mile trail course at Hardack, with trail shoes recommended.
- Enjoy pre and post-race activities including corn hole, raffles, music, food, and drink.
- Support local residents in Franklin and Grand Isle counties facing catastrophic illnesses.
Standout details
- Win an apple pie
- Trail run at Hardack
- Corn hole, raffles, music
- Supports local families in need
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
74 finishers in 3.1 Miles
Ranked by chip time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
74 3.1 Miles finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
31:45
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 22:10.
People mix
More women
About 62% women and 38% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 3.1 Miles in 2025, this looks like a small field: 74 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 31:45. The quicker front of the field averaged about 22:10. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 17:22 (male) and 24:42 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs0 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | 2025 | 74 | 31:45 | 32:19 | 22:10 | 17:22 / 24:42 |
Last summary update: May 10, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
The Run for Jim Memorial Fund was established in memory of Jimmy Bashaw who died at the age of 45 from brain cancer. Jimmy was a teacher and longtime girls’ basketball coach at Bellows Free Academy of St. Albans. Jimmy’s family and friends wish to remember him by continuing his kind and charitable ways by helping…
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others in their time of need. The proceeds of this event are used to aid residents of Franklin and Grand Isle counties with expenses related to catastrophic illnesses. These awards are distributed through the Jim Bashaw Memorial Fund at the Northwestern Medical Center. Win an apple pie! The 5K race is run on the trails at Hardack! See the course below! Trail shoes/attire recommended :) The day will be packed with fun activities before and after the race! Including; corn hole, raffles, food and drink, music & more! Join us!