Is April a good month for a 5K?
April sits in the middle of the year for the 5K, carrying 589 against 3,345 in October and 163 in August. Enough to choose from, and easier to get into than the races at the peak of the season.
Race calendar · April 2027
April 2027 5K Races in the United States
589 5K races across the US in April 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
589 5K races in April 2027
What the field actually runs
April 5K Races, By the Numbers
37:05Median finish time
19:03Median winning time
168Median field size
314April 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 173 of them. Another 21 fall on a weekday.
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.
April 5K Races by State
Texas 79Florida 57California 52North Carolina 42Georgia 25New Jersey 19Ohio 18Pennsylvania 18Michigan 17Tennessee 17Missouri 16Alabama 15Virginia 15Illinois 13Colorado 12Iowa 12Indiana 11Kentucky 11Maryland 11South Carolina 11Washington 11Kansas 10New York 10Oklahoma 9Arkansas 8Wisconsin 8Arizona 7Louisiana 6Massachusetts 5Minnesota 5Nevada 5Delaware 4Idaho 4Utah 4Mississippi 3New Mexico 3Oregon 3Connecticut 2Nebraska 2New Hampshire 2South Dakota 2West Virginia 2Alaska 1Hawaii 1Maine 1
April 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in April
589 total Thu, Apr 1, 2027Coast Guard Marathon Elizabeth City, NCFrom $40Details Thu, Apr 1, 20277th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run Huntsville, ALFrom $30Details Fri, Apr 2, 2027The INDY 5K Birmingham, ALRegistration opens Nov 10From $30Details Fri, Apr 2, 2027Lavaman Waikoloa Sunset 5k Run/Walk Waikoloa, HIFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Fool's Dual Half Marathon Gloucester, MAFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Run For Peace 5K St. Augustine, FLRegistration opens Oct 28From $25Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway Greensboro, NCFrom $5Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Scranton Half Marathon Scranton, PAFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027VALPARAISO YMCA // RINGING IN SPRING 5K Valparaiso, INRegistration opens Oct 1From $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Core Sound Run Harkers Island, NCFrom $10Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bakersfield Marathon Bakersfield, CAFrom $43Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K Winston Salem, NCFrom $20Details
Common Questions About Running an April 5K
When in April are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend is April 24 and April 25, with 173 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 24 with 143. Another 21 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. 284 of these April 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 438 are open for entry right now. Another 146 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does an April 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $5 up to $125, and 2 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 5K time?
Across the 314 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 37:05, and the median winning time was 19:03. So anything under 37:05 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 168 runners, across the 314 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 1:10:23.
Which states have the most April 5K races?
Texas has 79, Florida has 57, California has 52, North Carolina has 42, Georgia has 25. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where an April weekend gives you the most to choose from.
Are there trail 5K races in April?
Yes, 19 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 16 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
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.