When in August are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Alabama is August 14 and August 15, with 3 of them. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · August 2027 · Alabama
5K Races in Alabama in August 2027
Every 5K in Alabama in August 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
August 5K Races, By the Numbers
38:57Median finish time
17:36Median winning time
235Median field size
4August 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 Oct 22, 2026.
When in August
The August Race Weekends
5K races are not spread evenly across August. 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 and Longest-Running
The August 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Alabama 5K Races by City in August
All 5K Runs in Alabama in August
6 total Sat, Aug 7, 2027Publix Woodstock 5K Anniston, ALFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Brothers for Life 5k Decatur, ALRegistration opens Feb 2, 2027From $30Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027King of the Mountain Pelham, ALFrom $31Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Random Medal 5K Huntsville, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 21, 202738th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run Rainbow City, ALRegistration opens Jul 1, 2027From $10Details Sat, Aug 28, 2027Dothan Firefighters Going for the Gold Dothan, ALFrom $30Details
Common Questions About Running an August 5K in Alabama
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 4 of these August 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 38:57, and the median winning time was 17:36. So anything under 38:57 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 August 5K field?
The median one finished 235 runners, across the 4 of these August 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 1:14:02.
Are there trail 5K races in Alabama in August?
Yes, one race around Alabama gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.