When in May are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Kentucky is May 8 and May 9, with 4 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, May 8 with 4. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · May 2027 · Kentucky
May 2027 5K Races in Kentucky
Every 5K in Kentucky in May 2027, all 11 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
11 5K races in May 2027
What the field actually runs
May 5K Races, By the Numbers
40:40Median finish time
22:04Median winning time
68Median field size
8May 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 May
The May Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across May. The busiest weekend is May 8 and May 9, with 4 of them.
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.
May 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in May
11 total Sat, May 1, 2027Run/Walk for Hope 5K Richmond, KYFrom $20Details Sun, May 2, 2027Westside 5K Derby Dash Junction City, KYFrom $25Details Sat, May 8, 2027Mount Washington Spring Festival 5K (May 8. 2027) Mt Washington, KYFrom $20Details Sat, May 8, 2027Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk Lexington, KYRegistration opens Dec 31From $25Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (18) Richmond, KYFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, May 22, 2027ARK's Dawgy Dash 5K Run/Walk Munfordville, KYRegistration opens Feb 1, 2027From $25Details Sat, May 22, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (21) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sun, May 23, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville Louisville, KYFrom $22Details Sat, May 29, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details Sat, May 29, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (21) Richmond, KYFrom $30Register
Common Questions About Running a May 5K in Kentucky
When should I sign up for a May 5K?
As early as you can. 5 of these May 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 9 are open for entry right now. Another 2 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a May 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $20 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 8 of these May 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 40:40, and the median winning time was 22:04. So anything under 40:40 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 68 runners, across the 8 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 56:21.
5K Races in Other Months
April and June sit either side of May, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.