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 8 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
Race calendar · November 2026 · Montana
November 2026 5K Races in Montana
Every 5K in Montana in November 2026, all 9 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
9 5K races in November 2026
What the field actually runs
November 5K Races, By the Numbers
36:48Median finish time
18:31Median winning time
283Median 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 1 of them. Another 7 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
9 total Sun, Nov 8, 2026Patriot Run Billings, MTFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Turkey Dash Libby, MTRegistration opens Sep 30From $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Run! Turkey Run! Billings, MTFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Whitefish Turkey Trot Whitefish, MTFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Huffing For Stuffing Bozeman, MTFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Burn The Bird 10k, 5k and 1.33 mile Fun Run/Walk Great Falls, MTFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Glendive Turkey Trot 5k Glendive, MTFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Crossroads Fitness Turkey Trot Helena, MTFrom $10Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Richland Ranger Turkey Trot Sidney, MTFrom $20Details
Common Questions About Running a November 5K in Montana
How much does a November 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $20, with paid entries running from $10 up to $35. 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 36:48, and the median winning time was 18:31. So anything under 36:48 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 283 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 1:25:18.
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.