Pennsylvania · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Pennsylvania

Every upcoming 5K in Pennsylvania, all 359 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

359 upcoming 5K races · 185 with finish-time stats

10K Races 88Half Marathons 65Marathons 16Ultramarathons 14
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Pennsylvania races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field3,410 finishersYork YMCA Turkey Trot 5Kin the 5KLongest-running39th yearElderton Plumcreek Recreation Park 39th annual 5kannual tradition

Pennsylvania 5K Races by City

Philadelphia 17York 14New Cumberland 12Bethlehem 11Hughesville 11Wayne 10Biglerville 9Allison Park 8Manheim 8Allentown 6Pittsburgh 6Harrisburg 5Erie 5Havertown 5Scranton 4Langhorne 4Butler 4Beaver 4Zelienople 3Newtown 3Beaver Falls 3Pottstown 3Coplay 3Nazareth 3

5K Races in Pennsylvania by Month

October 2026 35November 2026 122December 2026 42January 2027 12February 2027 20March 2027 15April 2027 32May 2027 27June 2027 14July 2027 13August 2027 10September 2027 11

The Next 5K Runs in Pennsylvania

359 total
Sun, Oct 11, 2026Harvest 5K Allentown, PA5K1 MileRegistration closedFreeDetails Sun, Oct 25, 2026Adalyn Rose Foundation's Empty Stroller Run & Walk Reading, PA5KFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Skeleton Skurry! Limerick, PA5K2.5KRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 202616th Annual Great Pumpkin Race Zelienople, PA5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026The Rachel Gernerd Phighting Irish 5K Norristown, PA5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Trial Run 5K Wayne, PA5KFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Adams County Winery Haunted Wine Run 5k Orrtanna, PA5KFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Team Impact All In 5K Philadelphia, PA5KFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Fitzy's Halloween 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk West Reading, PA5K1.5 MilesFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026South Park 5K South Park, PA5KRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Zeta Beta Breast Cancer 5k in honor of Toby Atwood Greenville, PA5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Meglio's Run for the Pizza 5K Newtown, PA5K1 MileFrom $45Details

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Pennsylvania

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most 5K races?

Philadelphia (17), York (14), New Cumberland (12), Bethlehem (11) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Pennsylvania?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Pennsylvania, with 122 of the 359, followed by December with 42. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Pennsylvania 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 182 5K races in Pennsylvania with published results, the typical median finish is around 32:51, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Pennsylvania?

Yes, 13 races around Pennsylvania get you off the pavement: 8 are trail races, and 5 mix road and trail.