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 Oct 23, 2026.
When in August
The August Race Weekends
5K races are not spread evenly across August. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
Jul 31 - Aug 11
Aug 14 - Aug 152
Aug 21 - Aug 221
Aug 28 - Aug 291
By the numbers
The Biggest Field
The largest field of any August 5K in New York, from the most recent published results.
Common Questions About Running an August 5K in New York
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 4 of these August 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 30:48, and the median winning time was 16:02. So anything under 30:48 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 August 5K field?
The median one finished 284 runners, across the 4 of these August 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 1:01:58.