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 November
The November Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across November. The busiest weekend is November 7 and November 8, with 17 of them. Another 30 fall on a weekday.
Oct 31 – Nov 13
Nov 7 – Nov 817
Nov 14 – Nov 1510
Nov 21 – Nov 229
Nov 28 – Nov 2911
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The November 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Common Questions About Running a November 5K in New York
When in November are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in New York is November 7 and November 8, with 17 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Thursday, November 26 with 28. Another 30 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
When should I sign up for a November 5K?
As early as you can. 40 of these November 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 77 are open for entry right now. Another 3 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a November 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $5 up to $55. 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 38 of these November 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 33:13, and the median winning time was 18:07. So anything under 33:13 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 November 5K field?
The median one finished 207 runners, across the 38 of these November 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 1:04:23.
Are there trail 5K races in New York in November?
Yes, 2 races around New York get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 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
October and December sit either side of November, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.