When should I sign up for a November 5K?
As early as you can. 9 of these November 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 18 are open for entry right now.
Race calendar · November 2026 · Minnesota
November 2026 5K Races in Minnesota
Every 5K in Minnesota in November 2026, all 18 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
18 5K races in November 2026
What the field actually runs
November 5K Races, By the Numbers
34:32Median finish time
16:13Median winning time
528Median field size
5November 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 November
The November Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across November. The busiest weekend is November 7 and November 8, with 2 of them. Another 13 fall on a weekday.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The November 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
November 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in November
18 total Sun, Nov 1, 2026Remembering Matt Powers 5K Run/Walk Saint Paul, MNFreeRegister Sat, Nov 7, 2026Turkey Trails- St. Paul St. Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Turkey Trails - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Windom Area Health Wellness Center - Turkey Trot 2026 Windom, MNFrom $50Details Sun, Nov 22, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run - Minnesota Minneapolis, MNFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K Chanhassen, MNFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Rochester Turkey Trot 5K Rochester, MNFrom $13Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Turkey Leg 5K Run Willmar, MNFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026STMA Turkey Day 5k Albertville, MNFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Woodbury Wobble 5k Woodbury, MNFrom $10Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Turkey Day Trail Trot Saint Paul, MNFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Gobble Gallop Duluth, MNFrom $24Details
Common Questions About Running a November 5K in Minnesota
How much does a November 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $10 up to $50, 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 5K time?
Across the 5 of these November 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 34:32, and the median winning time was 16:13. So anything under 34:32 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 November 5K field?
The median one finished 528 runners, across the 5 of these November 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 1:08:51.
Are there trail 5K races in Minnesota in November?
Yes, one race around Minnesota 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.
5K Races in Other Months
October and December sit either side of November, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.