When in April are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in South Carolina is April 17 and April 18, with 6 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 17 with 6. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · April 2027 · South Carolina
April 2027 5K Races in South Carolina
Every 5K in South Carolina in April 2027, all 11 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
11 5K races in April 2027
What the field actually runs
April 5K Races, By the Numbers
35:21Median finish time
17:09Median winning time
366Median field size
7April 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 17 and April 18, with 6 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
11 total Sat, Apr 3, 2027Chattooga Belle Farm Wine Run 5k Long Creek, SCFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027The Governor's Cup Road Race Columbia, SCFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027United Community 49th Reedy River Run Greenville, SCFrom $34Details Sat, Apr 17, 20275th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson Anderson, SCRegistration opens Dec 23From $10Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k Spartanburg, SCFrom $20Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Greater Things on the Move 5K Clover, SCFrom $20Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Walk IT OWT 5k Run / Walk Greenville, SCRegistration opens Jan 1, 2027From $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027SRS WIN Boots on the Ground Aiken, SCFrom $10Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Azalea Festival 5k Pickens, SCFrom $20Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Bright Ideas 5K Moncks Corner, SCFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids' Fun Run Aiken, SCFrom $15Details
Common Questions About Running an April 5K in South Carolina
When should I sign up for an April 5K?
As early as you can. 9 of these April 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 9 are open for entry right now. Another 2 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does an April 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $20, with paid entries running from $10 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 April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 35:21, and the median winning time was 17:09. So anything under 35:21 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 366 runners, across the 7 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 1:13:29.
Are there trail 5K races in South Carolina in April?
Yes, one race around South Carolina 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
March and May sit either side of April, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.