When in September are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Vermont is September 26 and September 27, with 6 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Sunday, September 27 with 4. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · September 2026 · Vermont
September 2026 5K Races in Vermont
Every 5K in Vermont in September 2026, all 6 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
6 5K races in September 2026
What the field actually runs
September 5K Races, By the Numbers
33:49Median finish time
19:57Median winning time
99Median field size
3September 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.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The September 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
September 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in September
6 total Sat, Sep 26, 2026U-32 Invitational Montpelier, VTRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Sep 26, 2026Silver Heist Walk/Run 5K, Orwell Vermont Orwell, VTFrom $25Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026The 2026 Chase Away 5K South Burlington, VTFrom $25Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Shelburne Farms 5K Shelburne, VTFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Hit the Trail Vermont 2026 Morrisville, VTFrom $35Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Hope in Motion 1k and 5k Run/Walk Middlebury, VTFrom $25Details
Common Questions About Running a September 5K in Vermont
When should I sign up for a September 5K?
As early as you can. 2 of these September 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 5 are open for entry right now.
How much does a September 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $25 up to $45. 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 3 of these September 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 33:49, and the median winning time was 19:57. So anything under 33:49 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 September 5K field?
The median one finished 99 runners, across the 3 of these September 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 1:01:26.
Are there trail 5K races in Vermont in September?
Yes, one race around Vermont gets you off the pavement: 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
August and October sit either side of September, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.