When in July are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Minnesota is July 10 and July 11, with 3 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, July 10 with 2. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · July 2027 · Minnesota
Every 5K in Minnesota 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 10 and July 11, with 3 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.
The busiest weekend in Minnesota is July 10 and July 11, with 3 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, July 10 with 2. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
As early as you can. 3 of these July 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 1 are open for entry right now. Another 4 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
The typical entry is $22, with paid entries running from $20 up to $31. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
Yes, one race around Minnesota gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail. 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.