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 May
The May Race Weekends
10K races do not spread evenly across May. The busiest weekend is May 22 and May 23, with 3 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.
May 22 – May 233
May 29 – May 301
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The May 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
The busiest weekend in Ohio is May 22 and May 23, with 3 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, May 22 with 2. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
When should I sign up for a May 10K?
As early as you can. 3 of these May 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 3 are open for entry right now. Another 2 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a May 10K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $22 up to $50. 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 5 of these May 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 1:05:07, and the median winning time was 40:40. So anything under 1:05:07 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 May 10K field?
The median one finished 57 runners, across the 5 of these May 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 1:57:15.
10K Races in Other Months
April and June sit either side of May, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.