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 January
The January Race Weekends
10K races do not spread evenly across January. The busiest weekend is January 30 and January 31, with 11 of them. Another 3 fall on a weekday.
Jan 2 – Jan 37
Jan 9 – Jan 104
Jan 16 – Jan 179
Jan 23 – Jan 244
Jan 30 – Jan 3111
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The January 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Common Questions About Running a January 10K in Texas
When in January are most 10K races held?
The busiest weekend in Texas is January 30 and January 31, with 11 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, January 30 with 9. Another 3 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
When should I sign up for a January 10K?
As early as you can. 8 of these January 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 37 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a January 10K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $20 up to $55, and 1 that are free to enter. 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 13 of these January 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 1:06:21, and the median winning time was 46:11. So anything under 1:06:21 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 January 10K field?
The median one finished 32 runners, across the 13 of these January 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 1:41:00.
Are there trail 10K races in Texas in January?
Yes, 4 races around Texas get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
10K Races in Other Months
December and February sit either side of January, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.