When in April are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Pennsylvania is April 3 and April 4, with 7 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 3 with 6. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · April 2027 · Pennsylvania
April 2027 5K Races in Pennsylvania
Every 5K in Pennsylvania in April 2027, all 18 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
18 5K races in April 2027
What the field actually runs
April 5K Races, By the Numbers
36:59Median finish time
21:29Median winning time
111Median field size
12April 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 April
The April Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across April. The busiest weekend is April 3 and April 4, with 7 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The April 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
April 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in April
18 total Sat, Apr 3, 2027Scranton Half Marathon Scranton, PAFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Two Rivers Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Lackawaxen, PAFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Yough Band on the Run 5k West Newton, PAFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, & 10K at New Cumberland, PA (14) New Cumberland, PAFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Washed Clean York, PARegistration opens Oct 1From $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Soles for Songs 5K & 10K Oakdale, PAFrom $30Details Sun, Apr 4, 2027Hair of the Bear 15K & 5K Shawnee On Delaware, PAFrom $46Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Keep the Parade Running 5K Run/1-Mile Fun Walk Glenside, PAFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Lookin For A Cure Philadelphia 5K Philadelphia,, PAFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Radnor Girls Crew Club 5K Run/Walk Wayne, PARegistration opens Feb 25, 2027From $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Pretty In Pink 5k Lock Haven, PAFrom $30Register Sun, Apr 11, 2027Fifth Street Rock Monster Mertztown, PAFrom $29Details
Common Questions About Running an April 5K in Pennsylvania
When should I sign up for an April 5K?
As early as you can. 12 of these April 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 14 are open for entry right now. Another 4 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does an April 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $20 up to $46. 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 12 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 36:59, and the median winning time was 21:29. So anything under 36:59 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 April 5K field?
The median one finished 111 runners, across the 12 of these April 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 1:11:26.
Are there trail 5K races in Pennsylvania in April?
Yes, one race around Pennsylvania gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
5K Races in Other Months
March and May sit either side of April, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.