When should I sign up for an October 10K?
As early as you can. 3 of these October 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 6 are open for entry right now.
Race calendar · October 2026 · Maine
October 2026 10K Races in Maine
Every 10K in Maine in October 2026, all 6 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
6 10K races in October 2026
What the field actually runs
October 10K Races, By the Numbers
55:37Median finish time
33:01Median winning time
69Median field size
3October 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 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
6 total Sun, Oct 4, 2026Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay Portland, MEFrom $90Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K Waterville, MEFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026Beach and Road 10K Old Orchard Beach, MEFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K Kennebunk, MEFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Great Pumpkin 10K Saco, MEFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Holistic Hustle 5K/10K Kennebunkport, MEFrom $15Details
Common Questions About Running an October 10K in Maine
How much does an October 10K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $40, with paid entries running from $15 up to $90. 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 3 of these October 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 55:37, and the median winning time was 33:01. So anything under 55:37 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 69 runners, across the 3 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 1:48:55.
Are there trail 10K races in Maine in October?
Yes, one race around Maine gets you off the pavement: 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.