When in October are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Nebraska is October 3 and October 4, with 4 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 3 with 4. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · October 2026 · Nebraska
October 2026 5K Races in Nebraska
Every 5K in Nebraska in October 2026, all 16 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
16 5K races in October 2026
When in October
The October Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 3 and October 4, with 4 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The October 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
October 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in October
16 total Sat, Oct 3, 2026Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K Springfield, NEFrom $47Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026SHEPHERD'S RUN 2026 Hickman, NEFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Orleans P.E.O Scholarship Fundraiser 5K Fun Run & Walk Orleans, NEFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Liberty Centre Services Color Your Recovery Norfolk, NEFrom $17Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026TurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VI Lincoln, NEFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026Magical Marvelous Memories 5k Run/Walk Omaha, NEFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026Footprints of Hope: A 5K for Gunnar’s Kids Kearney, NEFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Spooky Sprint - Omaha Omaha, NEFrom $22Details Sat, Oct 17, 20267th Annual Jack O'Lantern Jog Saint Paul, NEFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Spooky Sprint- Lincoln Ashland, NEFrom $22Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Live Like Harrell JR. 5K Run/Walk Omaha, NEFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Boobie Dash 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Run & Walk Scottsbluff, NEFrom $25Details
Common Questions About Running an October 5K in Nebraska
When should I sign up for an October 5K?
As early as you can. 2 of these October 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 16 are open for entry right now.
How much does an October 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $12.99 up to $50. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
Are there trail 5K races in Nebraska in October?
Yes, one race around Nebraska gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
5K Races in Other Months
September and November sit either side of October, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.