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October 2026 10K Races in Georgia

Every 10K in Georgia in October 2026, all 31 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

31 10K races in October 2026

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What the field actually runs

October 10K Races, By the Numbers

1:04:11Median finish time
44:37Median winning time
46Median field size
10October 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 Sep 22, 2026.

When in October

The October Race Weekends

10K races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 3 and October 4, with 9 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 49
  2. Oct 10 – Oct 118
  3. Oct 17 – Oct 183
  4. Oct 24 – Oct 257
  5. Oct 31 – Nov 13

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The October 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field450 finishersSandy Springs Education Force's Lightning 10K & 5Kin the 5KLongest-running5th year5th Annual Rise & Connect 5K/10Kannual tradition

October 10K Races by City

Atlanta 4Savannah 4Augusta 3Dacula 2Pooler 2Toccoa 2Athens 1Byron 1Canton 1Cartersville 1Cedartown 1Columbus 1Cumming 1Johns Creek 1Monroe 1Newnan 1Sandersville 1Sandy Springs 1
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Soonest 10K Races in October

31 total
Sat, Oct 3, 2026St. Mary's Kiwanis Seafood Festival 5K/10K/1M St. Marys, GA5K10K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Currahee Challenge 5K/10K Toccoa, GA5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 20265th Annual Rise & Connect 5K/10K Johns Creek, GA5K10K1 Mile1KFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Columbus, GA (40) Columbus, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Liv Active - Save A Cup - 10k/5k Savannah, GA10K3.14 MilesRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (40) Savannah, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 3, 2026RUN FORREST RUN ENDURANCE FEST Pooler, GA1 Mile5K10KHalf MarathonRegistration closedFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Dacula , GA (40) Dacula, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 3, 2026Kaolin Kanter 10K/5K/Fun Run Sandersville, GA10K5K1KFrom $35Details Fri, Oct 9, 2026Faith and Blue 5K/10K Toccoa, GA5K10K15KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Saint Bernadette Knights of Columbus Sixth Annual Run for the Nuns Cedartown, GA10KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Express Your SuperPower 5K 10K Fun Run and Tot Trot Canton, GA10 Yards1 Mile5K10KFrom $15Details

Common Questions About Running an October 10K in Georgia

When in October are most 10K races held?

The busiest weekend in Georgia is October 3 and October 4, with 9 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 3 with 9. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an October 10K?

As early as you can. 5 of these October 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 29 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does an October 10K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $15 up to $40. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

What is a good 10K time?

Across the 10 of these October 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 1:04:11, and the median winning time was 44:37. So anything under 1:04:11 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 October 10K field?

The median one finished 46 runners, across the 10 of these October 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 1:37:19.

Are there trail 10K races in Georgia in October?

Yes, 2 races around Georgia get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

10K Races in Other Months

September and November sit either side of October, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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