When in April are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Michigan is April 24 and April 25, with 7 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 24 with 6. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · April 2027 · Michigan
April 2027 5K Races in Michigan
Every 5K in Michigan in April 2027, all 17 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
17 5K races in April 2027
What the field actually runs
April 5K Races, By the Numbers
38:09Median finish time
20:57Median winning time
147Median field size
13April 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 April
The April Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across April. The busiest weekend is April 24 and April 25, with 7 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The April 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
April 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in April
17 total Sat, Apr 3, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MIFrom $22Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027APX Run For Avalon Ann Arbor, MIRegistration opens Oct 1From $15Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k Grand Rapids, MIFrom $15Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Color Pop 5k Fun Run Lansing, MIRegistration opens Nov 1From $30Details Sun, Apr 11, 2027Mari Vineyards Wine Run 5k Traverse City, MIFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027BAD BUNNY 5K Leonard, MIRegistration opens Dec 1From $35Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Lansing Lansing, MIFrom $22Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K Lansing, MIFrom $36Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MIFrom $22Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Nathan Memorial 5k Grand Rapids, MIRegistration opens Jan 29, 2027From $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Freedom 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Spc. Robert Friese Harrison, MIRegistration opens Oct 30From $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Black River RAT RACE 2027 Holland, MIFrom $20Details
Common Questions About Running an April 5K in Michigan
When should I sign up for an April 5K?
As early as you can. 7 of these April 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 10 are open for entry right now. Another 7 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does an April 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $15 up to $36. 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 13 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 38:09, and the median winning time was 20:57. So anything under 38:09 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 April 5K field?
The median one finished 147 runners, across the 13 of these April 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 1:13:04.
Are there trail 5K races in Michigan in April?
Yes, one race around Michigan 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.
5K Races in Other Months
March and May sit either side of April, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.