Is February a good month for a 5K?
February sits in the middle of the year for the 5K, carrying 514 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 · February 2027
February 2027 5K Races in the United States
514 5K races across the US in February 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
514 5K races in February 2027
What the field actually runs
February 5K Races, By the Numbers
36:25Median finish time
18:42Median winning time
160Median field size
243February 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 February
The February Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across February. The busiest weekend is February 13 and February 14, with 204 of them. Another 7 fall on a weekday.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The February 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
February 5K Races by State
Florida 103Texas 72California 55Georgia 32New Jersey 20Arizona 16North Carolina 16Pennsylvania 16South Carolina 14Washington 14Alabama 13New York 13Missouri 12Tennessee 12Louisiana 11Colorado 10Ohio 8Oklahoma 8Kansas 6New Mexico 6Arkansas 5Illinois 5Maryland 5Michigan 5Nevada 4Utah 4Wisconsin 4Hawaii 3Iowa 3Kentucky 3Virginia 3Connecticut 2Indiana 2Minnesota 2Nebraska 2Idaho 1Mississippi 1New Hampshire 1Oregon 1Vermont 1
February 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in February
514 total Fri, Feb 5, 2027YMCA Critz Tybee Run Tybee Island, GAFrom $45Details Fri, Feb 5, 2027Richland RunFest 2027 Richland, WARegistration opens Oct 26From $20Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Best Damn Race Safety Harbor Safety Harbor, FLFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027RunSedona Events Sedona, AZFrom $45Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M Moorpark, CAFrom $20Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Suwanee Sweetheart Sprint 5K Suwanee, GAFrom $15Details Sat, Feb 6, 202716th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run Sarasota, FLFrom $15Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Stampede In The Park 5K and Fun Run Lilburn, GAFrom $15Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Stampede 5K Run/Walk San Antonio, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027CEMEX Quarry Quest 5K/ 10K Miami, FLFrom $20Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Strides for Education 5K Fort Myers, FLRegistration opens Dec 1From $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Live Like Bella Superhero 5k Miami, FLFrom $43Details
Common Questions About Running a February 5K
When in February are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend is February 13 and February 14, with 204 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, February 13 with 169. Another 7 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
When should I sign up for a February 5K?
As early as you can. 253 of these February 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 459 are open for entry right now. Another 55 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a February 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $5 up to $500, and 5 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 243 of these February 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:25, and the median winning time was 18:42. So anything under 36:25 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 February 5K field?
The median one finished 160 runners, across the 243 of these February 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 1:07:41.
Which states have the most February 5K races?
Florida has 103, Texas has 72, California has 55, Georgia has 32, New Jersey has 20. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where a February weekend gives you the most to choose from.
Are there trail 5K races in February?
Yes, 20 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 13 are trail races, and 7 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
January and March sit either side of February, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.