Race calendar · January 2027 · Florida

January 2027 5K Races in Florida

Every 5K in Florida in January 2027, all 97 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

97 5K races in January 2027

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What the field actually runs

January 5K Races, By the Numbers

36:26Median finish time
19:08Median winning time
153Median field size
60January 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 January

The January Race Weekends

5K races do not spread evenly across January. The busiest weekend is January 16 and January 17, with 23 of them. Another 11 fall on a weekday.

  1. Jan 2 – Jan 37
  2. Jan 9 – Jan 1020
  3. Jan 16 – Jan 1723
  4. Jan 23 – Jan 2414
  5. Jan 30 – Jan 3122

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The January 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field5,567 finishersME STRONG 5Kin the 5KLongest-running36th year36th Annual Tour De Cape 5K And Bike Ride & Kids Bike Rideannual tradition

January 5K Races by City

Orlando 7Tampa 7Key Biscayne 4Key West 4Melbourne 4Cape Coral 3DeBary 3Fort Myers 3Ave Maria 2Boca Raton 2Bradenton 2Cocoa Beach 2Deland 2Fort Lauderdale 2Kissimmee 2Largo 2Naples 2Panama City 2
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Soonest 5K Races in January

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Fri, Jan 1, 2027Resolution 5K /10K Fort Lauderdale, FL5K10KFrom $30Details Fri, Jan 1, 20272027 KID Hero 5K Run/Walk Davie, FL5KFrom $35Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027Rise & Run 5K Bradenton, FL5KFrom $37Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk - Tampa Tampa, FL5KFrom $25Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027Cheers to New Years 5K (St. Pete) St. Petersburg, FL5KFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027Game On! Run for Responders 5K Cocoa, FL5KFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at DeBary, FL (01) DeBary, FL5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Holiday, FL (53) Holiday, FL5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027New Year 5K & 10K at Panama City, FL (01) Panama City, FL5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027The Resolution Run 5K Ave Maria, FL5KRegistration opens Nov 21From $30Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk - Orlando Kissimmee, FL5KFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027Faith in Motion 5K Tampa, FL5KFrom $45Details

Common Questions About Running a January 5K in Florida

When in January are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Florida is January 16 and January 17, with 23 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, January 30 with 20. Another 11 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a January 5K?

As early as you can. 56 of these January 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 89 are open for entry right now. Another 8 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does a January 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $15 up to $500, and 1 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 60 of these January 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:26, and the median winning time was 19:08. So anything under 36:26 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 January 5K field?

The median one finished 153 runners, across the 60 of these January 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 1:04:36.

Are there trail 5K races in Florida in January?

Yes, 3 races around Florida get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 2 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

December and February sit either side of January, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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