When in April are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in California is April 10 and April 11, with 17 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 10 with 15. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · April 2027 · California
April 2027 5K Races in California
Every 5K in California in April 2027, all 52 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
52 5K races in April 2027
What the field actually runs
April 5K Races, By the Numbers
38:24Median finish time
19:31Median winning time
190Median field size
14April 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 10 and April 11, with 17 of them.
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 City
Soonest 5K Races in April
52 total Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bakersfield Marathon Bakersfield, CAFrom $43Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Arcadia, CARegistration opens Sep 29From $38Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bedrock Valley Trail Runs Hemet, CAFrom $15Details Sat, Apr 3, 202720th Annual With Hope 5K Yorba Linda, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027RunThrough USA Long Beach 5k,10k & Half Marathon Race Long Beach, CAFrom $43Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027The Cobra 5Kai, 10Kai & Half Miyagithon Canoga Park, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K Long Beach, CAFrom $40Details Sun, Apr 4, 2027Modesto Marathon Modesto, CAFrom $50Details Sun, Apr 4, 2027UMS Music Fun Run Los Gatos, CARegistration opens Feb 6, 2027From $25Details Sun, Apr 4, 2027Creekcut Wine Run 5k Paso Robles, CAFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Nature Made Great Race: Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, 15K, 10M, 1M Agoura Hills, CAFrom $34Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Los Angeles Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo Los Angeles, CAFrom $40Details
Common Questions About Running an April 5K in California
When should I sign up for an April 5K?
As early as you can. 24 of these April 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 43 are open for entry right now. Another 8 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 $15 up to $55. 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 14 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 38:24, and the median winning time was 19:31. So anything under 38:24 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 190 runners, across the 14 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 1:15:52.
Are there trail 5K races in California in April?
Yes, one race around California gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. 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.