Race calendar · October 2026 · New York

October 2026 5K Races in New York

Every 5K in New York in October 2026, all 132 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

132 5K races in October 2026

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What the field actually runs

October 5K Races, By the Numbers

33:31Median finish time
18:46Median winning time
143Median field size
58October 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 36 of them. Another 3 fall on a weekday.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 429
  2. Oct 10 – Oct 1124
  3. Oct 17 – Oct 1836
  4. Oct 24 – Oct 2528
  5. Oct 31 – Nov 112

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.

Largest field2,402 finishersGuthrie Wineglass Marathon, Wineglass Half Marathon & Wineglass 5Kin the Half MarathonLongest-running48th year48th Annual Kelly Memorial Police Chaseannual tradition

October 5K Races by City

Rochester 9New York City 6Saratoga Springs 4Binghamton 3Buffalo 3New York 3Cortland 2Horseheads 2Lake Placid 2Pleasantville 2Valley Cottage 2Wappingers Falls 2Alplaus 1Angelica 1Armonk 1Avon 1Babylon 1Baldwinsville 1
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Soonest 5K Races in October

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Fri, Oct 2, 2026Stayin' Alive - Run for Love featuring Jamie's 5K Armonk, NY5KFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Guthrie Wineglass Marathon, Wineglass Half Marathon & Wineglass 5K Corning, NYMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $70Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN Bay Shore, NYHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $54Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026River Run for the Roots South Glens Falls, NY5KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Wenzel Memorial 5K Vestal, NY5KFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026The Race for ChildRUN Morrisville, NY5KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Fall Farm Fest 5k Chazy, NY5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Sugar Loaf 5K Chester, NY5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Snyder and Donuts 5k Buffalo, NY5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026MCC Results Rochester, NY5KRegistration closedFreeDetails Sat, Oct 3, 2026Costumes for Cancer Oswego, NY5KFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 3, 2026Medal for the Red Kettle Watertown, NY5KFrom $45Details

Common Questions About Running an October 5K in New York

When in October are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in New York is October 17 and October 18, with 36 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 10 with 19. Another 3 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an October 5K?

As early as you can. 50 of these October 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 121 are open for entry right now. Another 11 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does an October 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $5 up to $70, and 5 that are free to enter. 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 58 of these October 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 33:31, and the median winning time was 18:46. So anything under 33:31 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 143 runners, across the 58 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 1:05:32.

Are there trail 5K races in New York in October?

Yes, 9 races around New York get you off the pavement: 8 are trail races, 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

September and November sit either side of October, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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