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October 2026 5K Races in Indiana

Every 5K in Indiana in October 2026, all 95 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

95 5K races in October 2026

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What the field actually runs

October 5K Races, By the Numbers

37:30Median finish time
19:31Median winning time
120Median field size
46October 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 24 and October 25, with 23 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 421
  2. Oct 10 – Oct 1121
  3. Oct 17 – Oct 1816
  4. Oct 24 – Oct 2523
  5. Oct 31 – Nov 113

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 field3,738 finishersGourdy's Pumpkin Run: Indianapolisin the 5KLongest-running40th year40th Annual Cole Porter Classic 2026annual tradition

October 5K Races by City

Indianapolis 11Bloomington 4Evansville 4Fort Wayne 4Terre Haute 4Carmel 3Columbus 3Crown Point 3Goshen 3Bedford 2Chesterton 2Kokomo 2Martinsville 2New Albany 2Noblesville 2Valparaiso 2Anderson 1Angola 1
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Soonest 5K Races in October

95 total
Sat, Oct 3, 202640th Annual Cole Porter Classic 2026 Peru, IN10K5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Limestone Capital Half Marathon and 5K Bedford, INHalf Marathon5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 202611th Annual Brain Bolt 5K Carmel, IN5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026IHM Oktoberfest 5k/1-mile Fun Run Indianapolis, IN5KFrom $10Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Battle of the Badges 5k Whitestown, IN5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Hoosiers Outrun Cancer Bloomington, IN4.1 Miles5K1 MileFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Bloomfield Apple Festival 5K Race and Walk Bloomfield, IN5KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026CCS 5K Richmond, IN5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Oktoberfest 5K Run & Walk Seymour, IN5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Indianapolis - HFTC 5k Indianapolis, IN5KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Oct 3, 2026Family Readiness 5K Run Kokomo, IN5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Hit the Bricks Run/Walk Zionsville, IN5K3KFrom $31Details

Common Questions About Running an October 5K in Indiana

When in October are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Indiana is October 24 and October 25, with 23 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 24 with 18. Another 1 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. 39 of these October 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 90 are open for entry right now. Another 3 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 $10 up to $60, 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 46 of these October 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 37:30, and the median winning time was 19:31. So anything under 37:30 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 120 runners, across the 46 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 1:03:56.

Are there trail 5K races in Indiana in October?

Yes, 10 races around Indiana get you off the pavement: 6 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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