When in April are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Minnesota is April 17 and April 18, with 4 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 17 with 3. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · April 2027 · Minnesota
April 2027 5K Races in Minnesota
Every 5K in Minnesota in April 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 April 2027
What the field actually runs
April 5K Races, By the Numbers
38:17Median finish time
20:20Median winning time
199Median field size
3April 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 17 and April 18, with 4 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
5 total Sat, Apr 17, 2027Storm the Park Altura, MNRegistration opens Sep 30From $35Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run Arden Hills, MNRegistration opens Oct 10From $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - St. Paul St Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sun, Apr 18, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Parley Lake Wine Run 5k Waconia, MNFrom $30Details
Common Questions About Running an April 5K in Minnesota
When should I sign up for an April 5K?
As early as you can. 2 of these April 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 3 are open for entry right now. Another 2 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 $22 up to $35. 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 3 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 38:17, and the median winning time was 20:20. So anything under 38:17 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 199 runners, across the 3 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 1:13:08.
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.