Is February a good month for a 10K?
February sits in the middle of the year for the 10K, carrying 366 against 507 in November and 132 in October. Enough to choose from, and easier to get into than the races at the peak of the season.
Race calendar · February 2027
10K Races in February 2027
366 10K races across the US in February 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
February 10Ks sit squarely in winter training season for most of the country, which shapes how runners approach them. In colder regions, this is a tune-up effort inside a base-building block, not a goal race. In the South and Southwest, morning conditions can feel genuinely race-ready, making February a window for faster efforts.
Valentine's Day weekend draws a noticeable concentration of races, often with themed formats that lean social and fun rather than strictly competitive. That spirit suits the month: a 6.2-mile effort in February is low-stakes enough to run hard without derailing a longer training arc, and short enough to recover from quickly.
Expect cold starts almost anywhere north of the Sun Belt, and plan your warmup accordingly. Icy or uneven footing is a real possibility in the Mountain West and upper Midwest. Wherever you are, February mornings call for more layers at the start line than you will want by mile four.
What the field actually runs
February 10K Races, By the Numbers
1:03:16Median finish time
41:41Median winning time
45Median field size
153February 10K races with published results
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
When in February
The February Race Weekends
10K races are not spread evenly across February. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The February 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
February 10K Races by State
Florida 58California 45Texas 44Georgia 27North Carolina 20Washington 14Missouri 13Tennessee 12Alabama 9Arizona 9Oklahoma 9New Jersey 8Arkansas 7Louisiana 7Pennsylvania 7Virginia 7Colorado 6Illinois 6Kansas 6Kentucky 6New York 6Ohio 6Michigan 5Iowa 4Nevada 4Maryland 3Minnesota 2Nebraska 2New Hampshire 2New Mexico 2South Carolina 2Utah 2Wisconsin 2Hawaii 1Indiana 1Mississippi 1West Virginia 1
10K Runs by City in February
The Next 10K Runs in February
366 total Fri, Feb 5, 2027Richland RunFest 2027 Richland, WAFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027YMCA Critz Tybee Run Tybee Island, GAFrom $65Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Best Damn Race Safety Harbor Safety Harbor, FLFrom $55Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027SuperBowl 5K/10K Columbus, GARegistration opens Jan 1, 2027From $35Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027RunSedona Events Sedona, AZFrom $75Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Knights of Columbus Council 5480 10-Mile and 10-Kilometer Run Yorktown, VAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Elwha Bridge Run/Walk Port Angeles, WAFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027CEMEX Quarry Quest 5K/ 10K Miami, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Railway Marathon & Half Marathon Fultondale, ALFrom $55Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Hot For Chocolate 5k & 10k Knoxville, TNFrom $45Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027The Hunt for Sasquatch Mulberry, FLFrom $45Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027LASAA Mug Run - LASD Men's Central Jail Los Angeles, CAFrom $30Details
Common Questions About Running a February 10K
What should I wear for a February 10K?
Dress for the first mile, not the finish. A light base layer, a wind-resistant shell, and gloves cover most February morning conditions across the country. In the South or Southwest, a single layer often works. In the Northeast or Mountain West, add a hat and consider tights over shorts. Strip layers only if you know the course has bag check at the start.
Can I use a February 10K as a training race for a spring marathon or half marathon?
Yes, and it fits naturally. A February 10K lands inside most spring marathon build cycles, typically during a period when long runs are growing but peak mileage is still weeks away. Running it at a controlled effort gives you a heart-rate and pace check without the recovery cost of racing it flat-out.
Is it worth traveling to a warmer state for a February 10K?
If you are coming from a region where winter has shut down outdoor speed work, racing in Texas, Florida, California, or Arizona in February can serve a real training purpose, not just a scenic one. Warmer mornings allow a better warm-up, more predictable footing, and conditions close to what a spring goal race will feel like.
How early before a February 10K should I arrive to warm up?
In cold conditions, allow at least thirty minutes at the venue before your warm-up jog. Cold muscles take longer to reach a functional temperature, and standing around after warming up undoes the work. A short jog, dynamic drills, and a few strides close to the start window work better than a long warm-up followed by a wait.
When in February are most 10K races held?
The busiest weekend is February 13 and February 14, with 115 of them, 95 of those on Saturday, February 13. Another 2 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
What is a good 10K time?
Across the 153 of these February 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 1:03:16, and the median winning time was 41:41. So anything under 1:03:16 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical February 10K field?
The median one finished 45 runners, across the 153 of these February 10K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:39:32.
Which states have the most February 10K races?
Florida has 58, California has 45, Texas has 44, Georgia has 27, North Carolina has 20. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where a February weekend gives you the most to choose from.
Are there trail 10K races in February?
Yes, 8 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail.