OctoberFast 5K — Endicott’s Fast, USATF-Certified Fall Classic

OctoberFast 5K returns to Endicott, NY on Saturday, October 18, 2025 with a 9:00 AM start from Argonne Park (3205 Argonne Ave). Expect a flat, PR-friendly route, festive Halloween energy, and a smooth race-day experience. Costumes welcome! 

2025 Results

Mid-course pack strides past peak fall foliage on the OctoberFast 5K route through Endicott neighborhoods.

Why runners love OctoberFast

Speed: A flat, fast layout and USATF-certified course help you chase a new personal best. 

Vibe: Family-friendly Halloween touches plus a supportive local crowd.

History: A long-running community tradition with deep local roots and an impressive course-record board.

Joseph Squillacioti broke the tape at the OctoberFast 5K on October 18, 2025 in 15:44, followed by Conner Smith (16:03) and Charles Cody (16:12), with Emily Miller winning the women’s race in 18:14 and Emily Gunther next in 19:14—times that line up with a fast, PR-friendly morning on Argonne Park’s course. Falcon Race Timing Compared with their recent outings, Smith sliced ~43 seconds off his September Sunset Runway 5K (16:46), while Alex Craver’s 17:24 here nearly matched his Sunset mark (17:27), underscoring steady late-season form. Falcon Race Timing Squillacioti’s win also fits his history of front-running 5Ks—he posted 16:05 at Staten Island’s SSG Michael Ollis 5K—so a sub-16 on this course isn’t a surprise. Race Roster On the women’s side, Miller improved on her 18:56 from the Ithaca Airport Runway 5K earlier this year, and Gunther bettered her 20:14 from the Binghamton Santa Run, both showing clear momentum into October. RunSignup+1 Local standout Steve Esposito was 5th overall in 16:30—right in line with his 16:33 at July’s Kelly LaBare 5K and notably sharper than his 17:16 at the Binghamton Bridge Run 5K—another sign the field was primed to run quick. RunSignup+1

Race-day essentials

Date & Time: Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 — 9:00 AM start.

Start/Finish: 3205 Argonne Ave, Endicott, NY 13760 (Argonne Park). 

Parking: On-street parking on Argonne Ave, Malverne Ave, Verdun Ave, and Shady Dr. 

Registration: Online registration listed to close Wednesday 10/15/2025 on the race 

Course snapshot

Start on Argonne Ave → Shady Dr → Chatham Rd → Buckingham Rd → Shady Dr → Metz Ave → Davis Ave → Argonne Ave → River Rd loop → finish on Argonne Ave. 

Awards & atmosphere

Expect professionally timed results, a lively finish, and a competitive front pack fueled by local post-collegiate runners. (Hosted by The Chase Pack.)

Course records (old course)

Men: 14:58 — Jeff Martinez (2011) • Women: 17:45 — Katie Kieran (2015).

Community partners

Thanks to supporters like The Chase Pack Running Co., UHS, Keep Grinding Coffee Co., and the Town of Union. 

Ready to run?

Secure your spot, plan your costume, and line up for fast fall miles. Register here

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