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October 2026 5K Races in Florida

Every 5K in Florida in October 2026, all 222 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

222 5K races in October 2026

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What the field actually runs

October 5K Races, By the Numbers

37:26Median finish time
19:33Median winning time
135Median field size
106October 5K 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

5K races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 3 and October 4, with 50 of them. Another 13 fall on a weekday.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 450
  2. Oct 10 – Oct 1143
  3. Oct 17 – Oct 1845
  4. Oct 24 – Oct 2539
  5. Oct 31 – Nov 132

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The October 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field1,972 finishersPink Up The Pace 5K Walk/Runin the 5KLongest-running42nd year42nd Annual Great Pumpkin Race 5Kannual tradition

October 5K Races by City

Tampa 10Naples 8Orlando 8Gainesville 7Miami 7Jacksonville 6Key Biscayne 5Sarasota 5Boca Raton 4Davie 4Fort Myers 4Hollywood 4Ocala 4Lake Mary 3Lakeland 3Largo 3Oviedo 3Punta Gorda 3
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Soonest 5K Races in October

222 total
Thu, Oct 1, 2026DONNA 5K at TPC Sawgrass Ponte Vedra Beach, FL5K5KFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Pink Up The Pace 5K Walk/Run St. Augustine, FL5KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026St Agnes 5K Walk-Run for Life Naples, FL5KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Sprint For Sight 5K Indian Harbour Beach, FL5KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Phillippi Shores 5k - 1mile fun run Sarasota, FL5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 202610th Annual WellnessWorks Sunrise 5K Miami, FL5KFrom $5Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Hustle to End Hunger 5K Lake Worth, FL5KFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 3, 202612th Annual CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run Shalimar, FL9K5K1 MileFrom $10Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Healthy Boo-Bays 5K Port Saint Lucie, FL5K0.3 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Gilda's Race for Hope Davie, FL1 Mile5K5KFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026City of Rockledge "Rocktober" 5K Rockledge, FL5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Tunnel to Towers Climb - Tampa, FL Tampa, FL5KFrom $15Details

Common Questions About Running an October 5K in Florida

When in October are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Florida is October 3 and October 4, with 50 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 17 with 42. Another 13 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an October 5K?

As early as you can. 100 of these October 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 217 are open for entry right now. Another 5 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does an October 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $5 up to $125, and 2 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 5K time?

Across the 106 of these October 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 37:26, and the median winning time was 19:33. So anything under 37:26 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 5K field?

The median one finished 135 runners, across the 106 of these October 5K 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 1:06:37.

Are there trail 5K races in Florida in October?

Yes, 9 races around Florida get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 4 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

5K 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.

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