When in October are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Nevada is October 17 and October 18, with 6 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 10 with 5. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · October 2026 · Nevada
October 2026 5K Races in Nevada
Every 5K in Nevada in October 2026, all 20 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
20 5K races in October 2026
What the field actually runs
October 5K Races, By the Numbers
41:42Median finish time
18:51Median winning time
334Median field size
4October 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 October
The October Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 17 and October 18, with 6 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
20 total Sat, Oct 3, 2026Girl Power 5k/10k Las Vegas, NVFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Rock Reno Half Marathon, Relay & 5K Reno, NVFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Vegas Strong 5K/1M Las Vegas, NVRegistration closedFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Tortoise Trot 5K and Trail Run Las Vegas, NVFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Lions Run Carson City, NVFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, NVFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, NVFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026Monster Dash 5K for ALS Reno, NVFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Twilight Red Rock 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K Las Vegas, NVFrom $60Details Sat, Oct 17, 20265k St. Alberts Viking Fun Run Reno, NVFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Paint it Pink 5k Fun Run/Walk Gardnerville, NVFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NVFrom $5Details
Common Questions About Running an October 5K in Nevada
When should I sign up for an October 5K?
As early as you can. 6 of these October 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 19 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does an October 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $36, with paid entries running from $5 up to $60. 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 4 of these October 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 41:42, and the median winning time was 18:51. So anything under 41:42 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 October 5K field?
The median one finished 334 runners, across the 4 of these October 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 1:42:36.
Are there trail 5K races in Nevada in October?
Yes, one race around Nevada gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail. 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.