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 Nov 12, 2026.
When in November
The November Race Weekends
5K races are not spread evenly across November. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
Nov 14 - Nov 151
Nov 21 - Nov 222
Nov 28 - Nov 291
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.
Common Questions About Running a November 5K in Minnesota
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 5 of these November 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 33:19, and the median winning time was 16:13. So anything under 33:19 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.
