When should I sign up for a July 5K?
As early as you can. 4 of these July 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 4 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
Race calendar · July 2027 · Maine
Every 5K in Maine in July 2027, all 5 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
5 5K races in July 2027
When in July
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 July 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
As early as you can. 4 of these July 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 4 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
The typical entry is $26, with paid entries running from $20 up to $129. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
Yes, one race around Maine 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.
June and August sit either side of July, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.