When in April are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Arizona is April 3 and April 4, with 3 of them. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · April 2027 · Arizona
5K Races in Arizona in April 2027
Every 5K in Arizona in April 2027, all 9 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
April 5K Races, By the Numbers
36:36Median finish time
19:30Median winning time
325Median field size
3April 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 Nov 12, 2026.
When in April
The April Race Weekends
5K races are not spread evenly across April. 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 Field
The largest field of any April 5K in Arizona, from the most recent published results.
Arizona 5K Races by City in April
All 5K Runs in Arizona in April
9 total Sat, Apr 3, 2027Wickenburg's Wild West Run Wickenburg, AZFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Phoenix, AZ (14) Phoenix, AZFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Kismet Krawl 2027 Globe, AZRegistration opens Nov 16FreeDetails Sat, Apr 10, 2027Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 10, 2027Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 17, 2027TMC Earth Day 5K at Biosphere 2 Oracle, AZFrom $12Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Coffee Lovers Run PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 24, 2027Run for Donuts PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sun, Apr 25, 20272027 Rancho Sahuarita Lakeside Run - 5K and Fun Walk Sahuarita, AZRegistration opens Feb 17, 2027From $20Details
Common Questions About Running an April 5K in Arizona
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 3 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:36, and the median winning time was 19:30. So anything under 36:36 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 325 runners, across the 3 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 1:22:44.
Are there trail 5K races in Arizona in April?
Yes, one race around Arizona gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.