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April 2027 5K Races in Texas

Every 5K in Texas in April 2027, all 79 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

79 5K races in April 2027

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What the field actually runs

April 5K Races, By the Numbers

39:05Median finish time
18:55Median winning time
207Median field size
34April 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 25 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.

  1. Apr 3 – Apr 425
  2. Apr 10 – Apr 1121
  3. Apr 17 – Apr 1811
  4. Apr 24 – Apr 2521

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.

Largest field3,755 finishersArt Car IPA 5Kin the 5KLongest-running16th year2027 Tyler Run for Autism - 16th Annualannual tradition

April 5K Races by City

San Antonio 13Fort Worth 10Houston 9Austin 6Dallas 4Plano 3Waco 3Helotes 2Katy 2Pflugerville 2Aubrey 1Beaumont 1Brenham 1Center 1Conroe 1Decatur 1Denton 1El Paso 1
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Soonest 5K Races in April

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Sat, Apr 3, 2027ONE Run Dallas, TX5K1 Mile100 YardsRegistration opens Sep 25From $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Waco, TX5K1KRegistration opens Nov 2From $40Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Lake Houston BridgeFest 2027 Kingwood, TX5K1 MileFrom $15Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Deafinitely Not Different 5k and Fun Run Plano, TX5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Blue Bell Fun Run Brenham, TXHalf Marathon10K5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027A Memory Grows Legacy 5K Fun Run Fort Worth, TX5KFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 20274TH Annual MONK STRONG Run Stephenville, TX10K5KFrom $15Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Longview, TX (13) Longview, TX5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Hope Run For Hunger 5K 2027 Plano, TX5KFrom $55Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Rewind Run 5K San Antonio, TX5KFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 20272027 Tyler Run for Autism - 16th Annual Tyler, TX1 Mile5K10KFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Spring Fling - Austin Pflugerville, TX50m1 Mile5K6.55 MilesFrom $30Details

Common Questions About Running an April 5K in Texas

When in April are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Texas is April 3 and April 4, with 25 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 3 with 20. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an April 5K?

As early as you can. 26 of these April 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 66 are open for entry right now. Another 11 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 $10 up to $60. 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 34 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 39:05, and the median winning time was 18:55. So anything under 39:05 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 207 runners, across the 34 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 1:14:56.

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.

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