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October 2026 Half Marathon Races in Florida

Every Half Marathon in Florida in October 2026, all 46 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

46 Half Marathon races in October 2026

What the field actually runs

October Half Marathon Races, By the Numbers

2:19:52Median finish time
1:45:46Median winning time
9Median field size
26October Half Marathon 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

Half Marathon races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 10 and October 11, with 10 of them. Another 2 fall on a weekday.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 48
  2. Oct 10 – Oct 1110
  3. Oct 17 – Oct 189
  4. Oct 24 – Oct 2510
  5. Oct 31 – Nov 17

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The October Half Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Soonest Half Marathon Races in October

46 total

Common Questions About Running an October Half Marathon in Florida

When in October are most Half Marathon races held?

The busiest weekend in Florida is October 10 and October 11, with 10 Half Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 10 with 10. Another 2 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an October Half Marathon?

As early as you can. 5 of these October Half Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 44 are open for entry right now. Another 2 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does an October Half Marathon cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $22 up to $125, and 1 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 Half Marathon time?

Across the 26 of these October Half Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:19:52, and the median winning time was 1:45:46. So anything under 2:19:52 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 Half Marathon field?

The median one finished 9 runners, across the 26 of these October Half Marathon 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 2:55:43.

Are there trail Half Marathon races in Florida in October?

Yes, one race around Florida gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

Half Marathon 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.