Race calendar · March 2027

March 2027 5K Races in the United States

491 5K races across the US in March 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.

491 5K races in March 2027

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What the field actually runs

March 5K Races, By the Numbers

36:28Median finish time
18:46Median winning time
201Median field size
273March 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 March

The March Race Weekends

5K races do not spread evenly across March. The busiest weekend is March 13 and March 14, with 134 of them. Another 10 fall on a weekday.

  1. Mar 6 – Mar 7115
  2. Mar 13 – Mar 14134
  3. Mar 20 – Mar 21133
  4. Mar 27 – Mar 2899

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field4,433 finishersDempsey Dash 5K and 1k Fun Runin the 5KLongest-running30th year30th Annual Casey's 5K/Fun Runannual tradition

March 5K Races by State

Florida 75Texas 60California 41Georgia 38North Carolina 31New Jersey 18Tennessee 16Missouri 13South Carolina 13Illinois 12Michigan 12Virginia 12Colorado 11Louisiana 11New York 11Arizona 10Kentucky 9Ohio 9Oklahoma 9Washington 9Alabama 8Wisconsin 7Maryland 6Pennsylvania 6Arkansas 5Indiana 5Nevada 5Iowa 4Hawaii 3Massachusetts 3Rhode Island 3Utah 3Connecticut 2Nebraska 2New Mexico 2Oregon 2Idaho 1Kansas 1Mississippi 1Montana 1New Hampshire 1

March 5K Races by City

Houston, TX 12Atlanta, GA 8Camden, NJ 8Tampa, FL 8Austin, TX 7Fort Worth, TX 7Long Beach, CA 7San Antonio, TX 7Kansas City, MO 6New York City, NY 6Los Angeles, CA 5Phoenix, AZ 5San Diego, CA 5San Francisco, CA 5Seattle, WA 5Centennial, CO 4Chicago, IL 4Key Biscayne, FL 4
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Soonest 5K Races in March

491 total
Mon, Mar 1, 2027Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run Liberty, NC1 Mile5KFrom $15Details Mon, Mar 1, 20272027 Pink Strides Virtual 5K Atlanta, GA5KRegistration opens Nov 1FreeDetails Thu, Mar 4, 20275K Run on the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Track St. Petersburg, FL5KRegistration opens Dec 1From $40Details Fri, Mar 5, 2027Havasu Half Marathon & 5K Lake Havasu City, AZHalf Marathon16.2 Miles5K3KFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027OCBA Law Day 5K - 13th Annual Orlando, FL5K200m5KFrom $20Details Sat, Mar 6, 20272027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile Lafayette, LAMarathonHalf Marathon5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Best Damn Race Orlando Orlando, FLHalf Marathon10K5K15KFrom $40Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K Versailles, KYHalf Marathon10 Miles5KFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027The Lucky Run Pitman, NJ5K1 MileFrom $32Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Bayou City Classic 10K & 5K Fun Run Houston, TX10K5KFrom $50Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Combos(R) Marathon and Half Marathon Albany, GAMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $55Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Chuck Wagon 5K Run/Walk Titusville, FL5KFrom $30Details

Common Questions About Running a March 5K

Is March a good month for a 5K?

March sits in the middle of the year for the 5K, carrying 491 against 3,345 in October and 163 in August. Enough to choose from, and easier to get into than the races at the peak of the season.

When in March are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend is March 13 and March 14, with 134 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, March 20 with 115. Another 10 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a March 5K?

As early as you can. 241 of these March 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 404 are open for entry right now. Another 86 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does a March 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $1 up to $70, and 7 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 273 of these March 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:28, and the median winning time was 18:46. So anything under 36:28 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 March 5K field?

The median one finished 201 runners, across the 273 of these March 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 1:07:42.

Which states have the most March 5K races?

Florida has 75, Texas has 60, California has 41, Georgia has 38, North Carolina has 31. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where a March weekend gives you the most to choose from.

Are there trail 5K races in March?

Yes, 13 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 7 are trail races, and 6 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

February and April sit either side of March, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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