When are most 5K races held in Mobile?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Mobile, with 3 of the 8, followed by October with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Alabama · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Mobile, Alabama
Every upcoming 5K around Mobile, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
8 upcoming 5K races found · 6 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Mobile races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Kappa Delta Shamrock Color Run 5k Mobile, ALFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (45) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Jailbreak 5K Mobile, ALFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (47) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (49) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (51) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Mardi Gras 5k Prediction Run (Mobile, AL) Mobile, ALFrom $12Details
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 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Mobile
Are Mobile 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 6 5K races in Mobile with published results, the typical median finish is around 40:53, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Mobile?
Browse Mobile run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.