When should I sign up for a July 5K?
As early as you can. 1 of these July 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 7 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
Race calendar · July 2027 · Kentucky
July 2027 5K Races in Kentucky
Every 5K in Kentucky in July 2027, all 8 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
8 5K races in July 2027
What the field actually runs
July 5K Races, By the Numbers
36:35Median finish time
22:28Median winning time
19Median field size
5July 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 2 of them.
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 City
Soonest 5K Races in July
8 total Sat, Jul 3, 2027Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K Dry Ridge, KYFrom $25Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Freedom Run 5K Springfield, KYFrom $25Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (27) Richmond, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville Louisville, KYRegistration opens Oct 1From $22Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (30) Richmond, KYFrom $30Register Sat, Jul 31, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Register
Common Questions About Running a July 5K in Kentucky
How much does a July 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $22 up to $30. 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 5 of these July 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:35, and the median winning time was 22:28. So anything under 36:35 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 19 runners, across the 5 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 1:05:15.
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.