When in May are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in New York is May 15 and May 16, with 5 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, May 8 with 4. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · May 2027 · New York
May 2027 5K Races in New York
Every 5K in New York in May 2027, all 15 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
15 5K races in May 2027
What the field actually runs
May 5K Races, By the Numbers
36:24Median finish time
18:14Median winning time
275Median field size
10May 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 May
The May Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across May. The busiest weekend is May 15 and May 16, with 5 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The May 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
May 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in May
15 total Sat, May 1, 2027Middle Finger 5K Geneva, NYFrom $30Details Sat, May 1, 2027Lake City Running Festival Plattsburgh, NYRegistration opens Jan 11, 2027From $20Details Sat, May 1, 2027NYC Race of Hope New York, NYRegistration opens Apr 25, 2027FreeDetails Sun, May 2, 2027Stony Point PAL Color Run/Walk 5K & Family Fun Event! Stony Point, NYRegistration opens Mar 16, 2027From $15Details Sat, May 8, 2027Gateway to the Finger Lakes 5K Run/ Walk and 1K Fun Run Bath, NYFrom $20Details Sat, May 8, 2027Pink & Teal Challenge Rochester, NYRegistration opens Dec 1From $10Details Sat, May 8, 2027RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC MOTHER'S DAY HALF MARATHON 5K & 1 MILE WALK Rockaway Beach, NYFrom $45Details Sat, May 8, 2027Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register Sat, May 15, 2027Cpl. Kyle Schneider HONOR & REMEMBER HYBRID RUN/WALK 5K United States, NYFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Millbrook Vineyards Wine Run 5k Millbrook, NYFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027I Am Not My Diagnosis 5k Run/Walk! Brooklyn, NYRegistration opens Feb 15, 2027From $10Details Sun, May 16, 2027Run Like The Wind 5K Ellenville, NYRegistration opens Nov 27From $35Details
Common Questions About Running a May 5K in New York
When should I sign up for a May 5K?
As early as you can. 8 of these May 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 8 are open for entry right now. Another 7 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a May 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $10 up to $45, 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.
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 10 of these May 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:24, and the median winning time was 18:14. So anything under 36:24 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 May 5K field?
The median one finished 275 runners, across the 10 of these May 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 1:13:55.
Are there trail 5K races in New York in May?
Yes, one race around New York 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.
5K Races in Other Months
April and June sit either side of May, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.