Minnesota · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Rochester, Minnesota

Every upcoming 5K around Rochester, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

16 upcoming 5K races found · 8 with finish-time stats

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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field66 finishersTreat Trot Rochesterin the 5K
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Rochester, MNHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Go For the Gold Rochester Rochester, MN3K5K10KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Haunted Halfie 2026 Rochester, MNHalf Marathon5K1KFrom $65Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Turkey Trails - Rochester Rochester, MN50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $42Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Rochester Turkey Trot 5K Rochester, MN5K100mFrom $46Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Candy Cane Course - Rochester Rochester, MN50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $42Details Sun, Jan 10, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MN100m1 Mile5K10KFrom $34Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Rochester Rochester, MN1 Mile5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $34Details Sun, Apr 18, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MN50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $34Details Sat, May 15, 2027Med City Marathon Rochester, MNMarathonHalf Marathon20 Miles5KFrom $35Details Sat, May 15, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MN50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $34Details Sun, Jun 6, 2027Treat Trot Rochester Rochester, MN5K10K15KFrom $34Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MN50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $34Details Sun, Aug 8, 2027Summer Sizzler- Rochester Rochester, MN50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $34Details Sun, Sep 12, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MN50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $34Details Sun, Oct 3, 2027Spooky Sprint- Rochester Rochester, MN50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $34Details

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 Oct 17, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Rochester

When are most 5K races held in Rochester?

October is the busiest month for 5K races in Rochester, with 4 of the 16, followed by November with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Rochester 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 8 5K races in Rochester with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:08, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a 5K in Rochester?

Browse Rochester run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.