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 27 and February 28, with 11 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.
Feb 6 – Feb 79
Feb 13 – Feb 146
Feb 20 – Feb 215
Feb 27 – Feb 2811
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.
Common Questions About Running a February 5K in Georgia
When in February are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Georgia is February 27 and February 28, with 11 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, February 27 with 11. Another 1 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. 16 of these February 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 29 are open for entry right now. Another 3 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 $105. 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 19 of these February 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:02, and the median winning time was 18:48. So anything under 36:02 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 152 runners, across the 19 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 1:07:34.
Are there trail 5K races in Georgia in February?
Yes, one race around Georgia 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
January and March sit either side of February, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.