Results and finish times
Pottstown Polar Run results
Finish-time statistics for 1 year of Pottstown Polar Run in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, aggregated from official results. Names are not published here.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:55, against 28:51 in a typical US 5K, so times here run 3 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.
2026
Jan 1, 2026
| Event | Finishers | Winner | Median | Middle half | Women median | Men median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Polar Run- 5k Run/Walk | 91 | 18:46 | 34:5111:15 /mi | 27:55 to 41:58 | 37:04 | 30:18 |
By age group
| 70+ | 4 | 42:31 |
| 20-29 | 8 | 31:49 |
| 30-39 | 20 | 37:53 |
| 40-49 | 22 | 27:10 |
| 50-59 | 15 | 37:18 |
| 60-69 | 5 | 46:59 |
| Under 20 | 17 | 29:55 |
Finishers and median time per group.
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