Race calendar · September 2026 · Mississippi

September 2026 5K Races in Mississippi

Every 5K in Mississippi in September 2026, all 7 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

7 5K races in September 2026

What the field actually runs

September 5K Races, By the Numbers

37:36Median finish time
18:16Median winning time
152Median field size
3September 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.

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The September 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Soonest 5K Races in September

7 total

Common Questions About Running a September 5K in Mississippi

When in September are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Mississippi is September 26 and September 27, with 5 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, September 26 with 5. Another 2 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a September 5K?

As early as you can. 2 of these September 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 6 are open for entry right now.

How much does a September 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $35, with paid entries running from $5 up to $45. 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 3 of these September 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 37:36, and the median winning time was 18:16. So anything under 37:36 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 September 5K field?

The median one finished 152 runners, across the 3 of these September 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 55:20.

5K Races in Other Months

August and October sit either side of September, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.