When in October are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Ohio is October 2 and October 3, with 3 of them, 2 of those on Saturday, October 2. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · October 2027 · Ohio
5K Races in Ohio in October 2027
Every 5K in Ohio in October 2027, all 6 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
October 5K Races, By the Numbers
42:27Median finish time
18:32Median winning time
135Median field size
6October 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 Nov 12, 2026.
When in October
The October Race Weekends
5K races are not spread evenly across October. 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.
By the numbers
The Biggest Field
The largest field of any October 5K in Ohio, from the most recent published results.
Ohio 5K Races by City in October
All 5K Runs in Ohio in October
6 total Sat, Oct 2, 2027Charm Field & Trail Challenge Millersburg, OHRegistration opens Jan 14, 2027From $40Details Sat, Oct 2, 2027Run for Remembrance 5K Defiance, OHFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 3, 2027Nickel Dash 05 K Toledo, OHRegistration opens Apr 14, 2027From $30Details Sat, Oct 9, 2027Gervasi Haunted Wine Run 5k Canton, OHFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 30, 2027Spooky Sprint - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 31, 2027Spooky Sprint - Columbus Columbus, OHFrom $30Details
Common Questions About Running an October 5K in Ohio
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 6 of these October 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 42:27, and the median winning time was 18:32. So anything under 42:27 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 135 runners, across the 6 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 1:08:20.
Are there trail 5K races in Ohio in October?
Yes, one race around Ohio gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail.