When should I sign up for a January 5K?
As early as you can. 3 of these January 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 · January 2027 · New Mexico
January 2027 5K Races in New Mexico
Every 5K in New Mexico in January 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 January 2027
When in January
The January Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across January. The busiest weekend is January 9 and January 10, with 2 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The January 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
January 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in January
5 total Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Prediction 5k and 1 mile Run/Walk Albuquerque, NMRegistration opens Nov 1FreeDetails Sat, Jan 2, 2027Cavern City Showdown Carlsbad, NMFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Albuquerque Albuquerque, NMFrom $30Details Sun, Jan 10, 2027Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Las Cruces Las Cruces, NMFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027War Eagles Air Museum Runway 5K and 1 Mile Walk and Airplane Pull Santa Teresa, NMFrom $35Details
Common Questions About Running a January 5K in New Mexico
How much does a January 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $30 up to $35, and 1 that are free to enter. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
5K Races in Other Months
December and February sit either side of January, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.