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May 2027 5K Races in Alabama

Every 5K in Alabama in May 2027, all 9 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

9 5K races in May 2027

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What the field actually runs

May 5K Races, By the Numbers

35:04Median finish time
17:48Median winning time
329Median field size
6May 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 May

The May Race Weekends

5K races do not spread evenly across May. The busiest weekend is May 8 and May 9, with 3 of them. Another 3 fall on a weekday.

  1. May 8 – May 93
  2. May 15 – May 161
  3. May 22 – May 232

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field1,753 finishersCotton Row Runin the 10K

May 5K Races by City

Gadsden 2Huntsville 2Birmingham 1Homewood 1Montevallo 1Moulton 1Pike Road 1
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Soonest 5K Races in May

9 total
Sat, May 8, 2027Motherwalk & Run 5K Homewood, AL5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (18) Gadsden, AL5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Mission Hope 5K: Rocket City Run Huntsville, AL5KRegistration opens Oct 1From $45Details Sat, May 15, 2027The DeWayne Key Memorial Run 5K Run/Walk Moulton, AL5K1 MileRegistration opens Jan 29, 2027From $25Details Sat, May 22, 2027Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K Birmingham, AL5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, May 22, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (20) Gadsden, AL5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Mon, May 24, 2027Cotton Row Run Huntsville, AL10K5K1 MileRegistration opens Dec 31From $12Details Mon, May 31, 2027Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K Pike Road, AL5KFrom $15Details Mon, May 31, 2027Because of the Brave 5K Montevallo, AL5KFrom $35Details

Common Questions About Running a May 5K in Alabama

When in May are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Alabama is May 8 and May 9, with 3 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, May 8 with 3. Another 3 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a May 5K?

As early as you can. 3 of these May 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 6 are open for entry right now. Another 3 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does a May 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $12 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 6 of these May 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 35:04, and the median winning time was 17:48. So anything under 35:04 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 May 5K field?

The median one finished 329 runners, across the 6 of these May 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 1:09:03.

5K Races in Other Months

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

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