Race calendar · November 2026 · Mississippi

November 2026 5K Races in Mississippi

Every 5K in Mississippi 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

33:49Median finish time
17:23Median winning time
143Median field size
6November 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 6 of them. Another 3 fall on a weekday.

  1. Nov 7 – Nov 86
  2. Nov 14 – Nov 153
  3. Nov 21 – Nov 224
  4. Nov 28 – Nov 292

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.

Soonest 5K Races in November

18 total

Common Questions About Running a November 5K in Mississippi

When in November are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Mississippi is November 7 and November 8, with 6 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, November 7 with 6. Another 3 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a November 5K?

As early as you can. 4 of these November 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 17 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does a November 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $15 up to $40, 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 6 of these November 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 33:49, and the median winning time was 17:23. So anything under 33:49 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 143 runners, across the 6 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 1:00:00.

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.