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 Nov 12, 2026.
When in June
The June Race Weekends
5K races are not spread evenly across June. 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.
Jun 5 - Jun 65
Jun 12 - Jun 135
Jun 19 - Jun 206
Jun 26 - Jun 273
By the numbers
The Biggest Field
The largest field of any June 5K in New York, from the most recent published results.
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 6 of them. Another 2 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 10 of these June 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 37:32, and the median winning time was 18:04. So anything under 37:32 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 193 runners, across the 10 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 1:08:18.
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.