Is July a good month for a 5K?
It is one of the thinnest months of the year for the 5K. July carries 222, against 3,345 in October. Expect to book earlier and travel further, and start from the states below rather than from a date.
Race calendar · July 2027
July 2027 5K Races in the United States
222 5K races across the US in July 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
222 5K races in July 2027
What the field actually runs
July 5K Races, By the Numbers
35:19Median finish time
18:08Median winning time
145Median field size
142July 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 July
The July Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across July. The busiest weekend is July 3 and July 4, with 75 of them. Another 12 fall on a weekday.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The July 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
July 5K Races by State
Michigan 18Texas 17Florida 16California 14Wisconsin 12Colorado 11Ohio 10Pennsylvania 10Indiana 9Kentucky 8Georgia 7Iowa 7Montana 6North Carolina 6Tennessee 6Maine 5Minnesota 5Missouri 5Washington 5New York 4Oklahoma 4Virginia 4Arkansas 3Maryland 3South Carolina 3Hawaii 2Illinois 2Kansas 2Nebraska 2New Jersey 2Alabama 1Alaska 1Arizona 1Louisiana 1Massachusetts 1Mississippi 1Nevada 1New Hampshire 1North Dakota 1Oregon 1Rhode Island 1Utah 1West Virginia 1Wyoming 1
July 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in July
222 total Fri, Jul 2, 2027Tomahawk Trot 5k Gnadenhutten, OHFrom $35Details Fri, Jul 2, 2027Red White & Brew 5k Run/Walk Simpsonville, SCFrom $24Details Fri, Jul 2, 2027Kathy's Run for Cancer Richland, MIRegistration opens Feb 9, 2027From $35Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Galeton 5K For Fireworks Galeton, PARegistration opens Jun 17, 2027From $30Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Thousand Island Park 5K Thousand Island Park, NYRegistration opens May 21, 2027FreeDetails Sat, Jul 3, 2027All Roads Lead to Wanderoos 5K Run/Walk Amery, WIFrom $20Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and Virtual Run La Follette, TNRegistration opens Jan 25, 2027From $25Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Greater 8 and 5K Creston, IAFrom $25Details Sat, Jul 3, 20272027 Nisswa Firecracker 5K & 10K Nisswa, MNFrom $31Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Ronald McDonald House Firecracker 5K Pensacola, FLRegistration opens Jan 4, 2027From $40Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Anderson, SCFrom $10Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk Marquette, MIFrom $20Details
Common Questions About Running a July 5K
When in July are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend is July 3 and July 4, with 75 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Sunday, July 4 with 43. Another 12 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
When should I sign up for a July 5K?
As early as you can. 112 of these July 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 115 are open for entry right now. Another 106 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a July 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $1 up to $129, 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 142 of these July 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 35:19, and the median winning time was 18:08. So anything under 35:19 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 July 5K field?
The median one finished 145 runners, across the 142 of these July 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 1:06:55.
Which states have the most July 5K races?
Michigan has 18, Texas has 17, Florida has 16, California has 14, Wisconsin has 12. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where a July weekend gives you the most to choose from.
Are there trail 5K races in July?
Yes, 12 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 7 are trail races, and 5 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
June and August sit either side of July, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.