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 June
The June Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across June. The busiest weekend is June 19 and June 20, with 5 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.
Jun 5 – Jun 63
Jun 12 – Jun 132
Jun 19 – Jun 205
Jun 26 – Jun 271
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The June 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Common Questions About Running a June 5K in New York
When in June are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in New York is June 19 and June 20, with 5 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, June 19 with 5. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
When should I sign up for a June 5K?
As early as you can. 9 of these June 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 6 are open for entry right now. Another 6 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a June 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $20 up to $49.5. 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 8 of these June 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 38:36, and the median winning time was 18:21. So anything under 38:36 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 June 5K field?
The median one finished 288 runners, across the 8 of these June 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 1:05:12.
Are there trail 5K races in New York in June?
Yes, one race around New York 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
May and July sit either side of June, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.