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 14 and November 15, with 15 of them. Another 26 fall on a weekday.
Oct 31 – Nov 12
Nov 7 – Nov 814
Nov 14 – Nov 1515
Nov 21 – Nov 229
Nov 28 – Nov 295
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 Tennessee
When in November are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Tennessee is November 14 and November 15, with 15 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Thursday, November 26 with 22. Another 26 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. 31 of these November 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 70 are open for entry right now.
How much does a November 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $10 up to $100. 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 35 of these November 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:02, and the median winning time was 18:31. So anything under 36:02 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 181 runners, across the 35 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 1:06:32.
Are there trail 5K races in Tennessee in November?
Yes, 3 races around Tennessee get you off the pavement: 3 mix 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.