When should I sign up for an October 10K?
As early as you can. 2 of these October 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 7 are open for entry right now.
Race calendar · October 2026 · Kansas
October 2026 10K Races in Kansas
Every 10K in Kansas in October 2026, all 7 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
7 10K races in October 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 2 of them.
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.
October 10K Races by City
Soonest 10K Races in October
7 total Sun, Oct 4, 2026Talk 2 Me Fall4U 5K and 10K run/walk Oct. 4 Shawnee Mission, KSFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Rock Chalk Run: 10K, 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk Overland Park, KSFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Spooky Sprint- Wichita Wichita, KSFrom $22Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Ad Astra Running BILLY MILLS 10K Lawrence, KSFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Neewollah 5K and 10K Independence, KSFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Planet Fitness Wichita OctoberFit Races 5K/10K Wichita, KSFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Sheriff's Benefit Fund Run Wichita, KSFrom $35Details
Common Questions About Running an October 10K in Kansas
How much does an October 10K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $35, with paid entries running from $22 up to $45. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
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.