When in March are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Arizona is March 27 and March 28, with 6 of them, 5 of those on Saturday, March 27. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · March 2027 · Arizona
5K Races in Arizona in March 2027
Every 5K in Arizona in March 2027, all 17 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
March 5K Races, By the Numbers
38:00Median finish time
19:00Median winning time
261Median field size
7March 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 March
The March Race Weekends
5K races are not spread evenly across March. 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 March 5K in Arizona, from the most recent published results.
Arizona 5K Races by City in March
All 5K Runs in Arizona in March
17 total Sat, Mar 6, 2027Havasu Half Marathon & 5K Lake Havasu City, AZFrom $40Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Medal Madness 5K,10K & 13.1M at Phoenix, AZ (10) Phoenix, AZFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Sunnyside Fun Run and Walk - 5k and One-Mile Tucson, AZFreeDetails Sun, Mar 7, 2027TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K Oro Valley, AZFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Miles for Migraine Arizona Tempe, AZFrom $15Details Sun, Mar 14, 2027Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile Tucson, AZFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Texas Canyon Trail Run Dragoon, AZRegistration opens Nov 20From $40Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Mountaineer 5K Chandler, AZFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Avondale Elementary School District Fun Run Avondale, AZFrom $10Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 20, 2027St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson Tucson, AZFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Flagstaff Flagstaff, AZFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Always Hope Easter Run PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027SuperHeroes Run PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Phoenix, AZ (13) Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sun, Mar 28, 2027Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix Phoenix, AZFrom $30Details
Common Questions About Running a March 5K in Arizona
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 7 of these March 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 38:00, and the median winning time was 19:00. So anything under 38:00 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 March 5K field?
The median one finished 261 runners, across the 7 of these March 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 1:12:07.
Are there trail 5K races in Arizona in March?
Yes, one race around Arizona gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.