When in October are most 10K races held?
The busiest weekend in Minnesota is October 10 and October 11, with 4 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 10 with 2. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · October 2026 · Minnesota
October 2026 10K Races in Minnesota
Every 10K in Minnesota 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
When in October
The October Race Weekends
10K races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 10 and October 11, with 4 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 Sat, Oct 10, 2026Swedish Mile Trail Run 2026 Mora, MNFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Spooky Sprint- St. Paul St Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026The Mill Towns Race Series Dundas, MNFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026Spooky Sprint- Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Rochester, MNFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Go For the Gold Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $35Details
Common Questions About Running an October 10K in Minnesota
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 6 are open for entry right now.
How much does an October 10K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $22, with paid entries running from $14.99 up to $55. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
Are there trail 10K races in Minnesota in October?
Yes, one race around Minnesota gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. 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.