Race calendar · May 2027 · Georgia

5K Races in Georgia in May 2027

Every 5K in Georgia in May 2027, all 29 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

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What the field actually runs

May 5K Races, By the Numbers

35:33Median finish time
19:32Median winning time
99Median field size
21May 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 Nov 12, 2026.

When in May

The May Race Weekends

5K races are not spread evenly across May. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.

  1. May 1 - May 26
  2. May 8 - May 97
  3. May 15 - May 166
  4. May 22 - May 233
  5. May 29 - May 305

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field721 finishersTurtle Crawl 2027in the 5KLongest-running10th year10th Annual Crimson 5K Run/Walkannual tradition

Georgia 5K Races by City in May

Atlanta 4Augusta 3Buford 2Canton 2Alpharetta 1Anywhere 1Athens 1Byron 1Cumming 1Dacula 1Dahlonega 1Gainesville 1Jekyll Island 1Johns Creek 1Lawrenceville 1Macon 1Marietta 1Maxeys 1
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All 5K Runs in Georgia in May

29 total
Sat, May 1, 202710th Annual Crimson 5K Run/Walk Lawrenceville, GA5KRegistration opens Nov 21From $35Details Sat, May 1, 2027Turtle Crawl 2027 Jekyll Island, GA10K5KFrom $30Details Sat, May 1, 2027The Cherokee Chase 5K and Fun Run Canton, GA5K1 MileRegistration opens Jan 10, 2027From $25Details Sat, May 1, 2027Hurricane 5K Rincon, GA5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sun, May 2, 2027Ed Levy 5K by AIA & LATINA LEADS Alpharetta, GA5KFrom $35Details Sun, May 2, 2027Run for Recovery 5K Athens, GA5KFrom $38Details Mon, May 3, 2027Renaissance Spring Walkathon : Break the Stigma Atlanta, GA5KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, May 8, 2027Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center Cumming, GA5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Super Mom 5K/10K/Virtual Half - Atlanta Buford, GA5K10KHalf MarathonRegistration opens Dec 9From $25Details Sat, May 8, 2027Miles for Midwest 5K Peachtree City, GA5KFrom $35Details Sat, May 8, 20272027 Georgia 5K Run for Breast Cancer Macon, GA5KRegistration opens Jan 11, 2027From $40Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Augusta, GA (19) Augusta, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Kenya Impact 5K Gainesville, GA5K1KRegistration opens Mar 30, 2027From $25Details Sat, May 8, 2027Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 ATLANTA Atlanta, GA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, May 15, 2027RUN the RAILS in BUFORD Buford, GA5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, May 15, 2027GO GRAY FOR A CURE 5K Johns Creek, GA5KRegistration opens Nov 30From $35Details Sat, May 15, 20279th Annual Maxeys Model Mile Maxeys, GA5KFrom $25Details Sat, May 15, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Atlanta Greater Atlanta, GA50 Yards1 Mile5K10KFrom $31Details Sat, May 15, 2027Run For Your Mind/Mental Health Matters Augusta, GA5K1 Mile3KRegistration opens Feb 18, 2027From $25Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Stockbridge, GA (20) Stockbridge, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, May 22, 2027Squirrel 5K & 10K at Byron, GA (21) Byron, GA5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, May 22, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Augusta, GA (21) Augusta, GA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sun, May 23, 2027Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run Canton, GA5KFrom $25Details Mon, May 24, 2027Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Atlanta Marietta, GA5K10K15KRegistration opens Dec 9From $20Details Sat, May 29, 2027The Hero Hill Climb Dahlonega, GA10K5KRegistration opens Dec 1From $30Details Sat, May 29, 2027Nise's Race: Catherine Denise Thompson Memorial 5k Villa Rica, GA5K1.5 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, May 29, 2027SuperHeroes Run ATLANTA Atlanta, GA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, May 29, 2027Georgia Peach Jam 5K Dacula, GA5KFrom $35Details Sun, May 30, 2027Savage Run Virtual 5k for Lupus Awareness Anywhere, GA5K5KRegistration opens Jan 6, 2027From $25Details

Common Questions About Running a May 5K in Georgia

When in May are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Georgia is May 8 and May 9, with 7 of them. Another 2 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

What is a good 5K time?

Across the 21 of these May 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 35:33, and the median winning time was 19:32. So anything under 35:33 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 May 5K field?

The median one finished 99 runners, across the 21 of these May 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 1:06:11.

Are there trail 5K races in Georgia in May?

Yes, one race around Georgia gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.

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