Georgia · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Georgia

Every upcoming 5K in Georgia, all 466 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

466 upcoming 5K races · 250 with finish-time stats

10K Races 147Half Marathons 118Marathons 11Ultramarathons 9
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field4,433 finishersDempsey Dash 5K and 1k Fun Runin the 5KLongest-running21st year21st Annual New Year's EVE At Noon 5Kannual tradition

Georgia 5K Races by City

Atlanta 65Savannah 27Athens 21Augusta 12Cumming 11Columbus 11Gainesville 11Canton 10Suwanee 8Kennesaw 8Dacula 8Stockbridge 8Carrollton 8Lawrenceville 7Dahlonega 7Dunwoody 6Johns Creek 6Brunswick 6Roswell 6Buford 6Fayetteville 5Richmond Hill 4Auburn 4Macon 4

5K Races in Georgia by Month

October 2026 37November 2026 138December 2026 64January 2027 29February 2027 46March 2027 55April 2027 34May 2027 20June 2027 7July 2027 7August 2027 6September 2027 13

The Next 5K Runs in Georgia

466 total
Wed, Jul 15, 2026Run Hard Augusta Augusta, GA5KRegistration closedFrom $90Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026The ADMH RUN FOR HEALTH Dunwoody, GA5K1KFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026The Running of the Pumpkins 5K Johns Creek, GA5KRegistration closedFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Atlanta Atlanta, GA5KFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run Athens, GA1 Mile5KRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Monsters & Mimosas 5K - Sugar Hill Sugar Hill, GA5K1.5 MilesFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Run Your Bundts Off 5K & Baby Bundt Run Cumming, GA5K1KFrom $35Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Wildcat Fright Night 5K Richmond Hill, GA5KFrom $35Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Peeples Pumpkin Run 2026 Fayetteville, GA5K1 Mile0.4 MilesFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Boo Run 5K Flowery Branch, GA5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Holiday Classic Series Columbus, GA5KFrom $90Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Big Dog Howl 5K Columbus, GA5KFrom $35Details

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Georgia

Which Georgia cities have the most 5K races?

Atlanta (65), Savannah (27), Athens (21), Augusta (12) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Georgia?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Georgia, with 138 of the 466, followed by December with 64. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Georgia 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 248 5K races in Georgia with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:04, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Georgia?

Yes, 10 races around Georgia get you off the pavement: 7 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail.