When in October are most 10K races held?
The busiest weekend in Texas is October 10 and October 11, with 20 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 10 with 18. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · October 2026 · Texas
October 2026 10K Races in Texas
Every 10K in Texas in October 2026, all 71 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
71 10K races in October 2026
What the field actually runs
October 10K Races, By the Numbers
1:06:58Median finish time
40:35Median winning time
58Median field size
28October 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 10 and October 11, with 20 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
71 total Sat, Oct 3, 2026Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon Irving, TXFrom $60Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (40) Temple, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Longview, TX (40) Longview, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Brook Hill Warrior Trail Run Bullard, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Zeal Rum Runners Race Series Rosharon, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 3, 20262026 Mogadishu Mile 10K/5K/Fun Run El Paso, TXFrom $7Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beaumont, TX (40) Beaumont, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 3, 2026Run For Hope Spring, TXFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026El Paso Runners Foundation 10K El Paso, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Double Trouble - 5K & 10K Grapevine, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Houston Heights Fun Run: 5K, 10K and Kids 1K Houston, TXFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Harris County HOWL-O-WEEN Race Houston, TXFrom $10Details
Common Questions About Running an October 10K in Texas
When should I sign up for an October 10K?
As early as you can. 18 of these October 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 67 are open for entry right now. Another 3 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does an October 10K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $7 up to $80. 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 28 of these October 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 1:06:58, and the median winning time was 40:35. So anything under 1:06:58 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 58 runners, across the 28 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 1:42:01.
Are there trail 10K races in Texas in October?
Yes, 7 races around Texas get you off the pavement: 7 are trail races. 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.