When in February are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Ohio is February 27 and February 28, with 3 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, February 20 with 2. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · February 2027 · Ohio
February 2027 5K Races in Ohio
Every 5K in Ohio in February 2027, all 8 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
8 5K races in February 2027
What the field actually runs
February 5K Races, By the Numbers
36:41Median finish time
18:52Median winning time
138Median field size
7February 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 February
The February Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across February. The busiest weekend is February 27 and February 28, with 3 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The February 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
February 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in February
8 total Sat, Feb 6, 2027Cincinnati Cyclones Frozen 5k/10k Cincinnati, OHFrom $35Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Warm Up Columbus Dublin, OHFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Presidents' 5k Run/ Walk Fremont, OHFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Cabin Fever Trail Race Richfield, OHRegistration opens Oct 5From $35Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Chili Bowl Classic 5K Cleveland, OHRegistration opens Oct 1From $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 20272027 Hot Cocoa Races Sylvania, OHFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $22Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Columbus Columbus, OHFrom $22Details
Common Questions About Running a February 5K in Ohio
When should I sign up for a February 5K?
As early as you can. 5 of these February 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 6 are open for entry right now. Another 2 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a February 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 7 of these February 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:41, and the median winning time was 18:52. So anything under 36:41 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 February 5K field?
The median one finished 138 runners, across the 7 of these February 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 1:10:41.
Are there trail 5K races in Ohio in February?
Yes, 2 races around Ohio get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 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
January and March sit either side of February, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.