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April 2027 5K Races in Alabama

Every 5K in Alabama in April 2027, all 15 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

15 5K races in April 2027

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What the field actually runs

April 5K Races, By the Numbers

36:51Median finish time
19:03Median winning time
207Median field size
12April 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 April

The April Race Weekends

5K races do not spread evenly across April. The busiest weekend is April 24 and April 25, with 6 of them. Another 2 fall on a weekday.

  1. Apr 10 – Apr 113
  2. Apr 17 – Apr 184
  3. Apr 24 – Apr 256

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The April 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field1,190 finishersTuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-Kin the 5KLongest-running7th year7th Annual HBCU STEM Education Runannual tradition

April 5K Races by City

Birmingham 4Gadsden 2Huntsville 2Calera 1Decatur 1Elberta 1Fultondale 1Pelham 1Ranburne 1Tuscaloosa 1
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Soonest 5K Races in April

15 total
Thu, Apr 1, 20277th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run Huntsville, AL5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Fri, Apr 2, 2027The INDY 5K Birmingham, AL5KRegistration opens Nov 10From $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Fultondale, ALHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027First Priority Decatur 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run Decatur, AL5K1 MileRegistration opens Dec 8From $15Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (14) Gadsden, AL5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Cedar 5K & 1 Mile Birmingham, AL5K1 MileFrom $18Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K Birmingham, AL5K1 MileRegistration opens Oct 21From $20Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Tiny Toes 5K Huntsville, AL5K1 MileRegistration opens Dec 30From $15Details Sun, Apr 18, 2027Miles for Mimosas 5K - Ozan Calera, AL5KFrom $20Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Whiskey and Wine 5K Pelham, AL5KFrom $55Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Just Breathe Ranburne, AL5K5 MilesRegistration opens Nov 1From $25Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (16) Gadsden, AL5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details

Common Questions About Running an April 5K in Alabama

When in April are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Alabama is April 24 and April 25, with 6 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 24 with 5. Another 2 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an April 5K?

As early as you can. 9 of these April 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 7 are open for entry right now. Another 8 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does an April 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $15 up to $55. 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 12 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:51, and the median winning time was 19:03. So anything under 36:51 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 April 5K field?

The median one finished 207 runners, across the 12 of these April 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 59:40.

5K Races in Other Months

March and May sit either side of April, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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