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 December
The December Race Weekends
10K races do not spread evenly across December. The busiest weekend is December 12 and December 13, with 6 of them.
Dec 5 – Dec 63
Dec 12 – Dec 136
Dec 19 – Dec 205
Dec 26 – Dec 275
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The December 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Common Questions About Running a December 10K in Washington
When in December are most 10K races held?
The busiest weekend in Washington is December 12 and December 13, with 6 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, December 12 with 6. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
When should I sign up for a December 10K?
As early as you can. 5 of these December 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 18 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a December 10K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $14 up to $57. 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 7 of these December 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 1:00:14, and the median winning time was 43:56. So anything under 1:00:14 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 December 10K field?
The median one finished 6 runners, across the 7 of these December 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 1:28:02.
Are there trail 10K races in Washington in December?
Yes, one race around Washington 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
November and January sit either side of December, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.