When are most 5K races held in Austin?
February is the busiest month for 5K races in Austin, with 7 of the 49, followed by March with 7. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Texas · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Austin, Texas
Every upcoming 5K around Austin, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
49 upcoming 5K races found · 19 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Austin races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Oct 25, 2026ATX Taco Challenge Austin, TXRegistration closedFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026JUNTOS! One Community Día de los Muertos 5K Austin, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Deerpark PTA Ranger Run Austin, TXFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Oasis Dash Half Marathon • 5 Miler • 5K Austin, TXFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Austin, TX (47) Austin, TXFrom $30Register Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Steiner Ranch Turkey Trot Austin, TXFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026St. Louis Catholic School 11th Anniversary Cougar Chase 5K Run/Walk Austin, TXFrom $15Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Austin Jingle Bell 5K Austin, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Austin, TX (51) Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year's Kids' Mile & Relays Austin, TXFrom $75Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Coffee Lovers Run AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Run for Donut AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Austin Austin, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 20, 2027Mardi Gras Madness - Austin Austin, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Cold Front - Austin Austin, TXFrom $33Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Mar 6, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Austin Austin, TXFrom $33Details Sun, Mar 7, 2027Rodeo Stampede - Austin Austin, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Race to Cure Sarcoma Austin Austin, TXFrom $10Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 20, 2027St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027Always Hope Easter Run AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027SuperHeroes Run AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 3, 2027Spring Fling - Austin Austin, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 10, 2027Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sun, Apr 18, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin Austin, TXFrom $33Details Sun, Apr 18, 2027Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Austin Austin, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Coffee Lovers Run AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 24, 2027Run for Donut AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, May 8, 2027The Wiener Run - Austin Austin, TXFrom $35Details Sat, May 8, 2027Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, May 15, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin Austin, TXFrom $33Details Sat, May 29, 2027SuperHeroes Run AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Jun 5, 2027The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Austin Austin, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Austin, TXFrom $30Register Sat, Jun 26, 2027Treat Trot Austin Austin, TXFrom $33Details Sun, Jul 18, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Austin Austin, TXFrom $33Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Shark Week Showdown 5K, 10K - Austin, TX Austin, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Summer Sizzler- Austin Austin, TXFrom $33Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Austin Austin, TXFrom $33Details Sun, Sep 19, 2027Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Austin Austin, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 16, 2027Spooky Sprint-Austin Austin, TXFrom $33Details Sun, Oct 24, 2027Great Run Austin Austin, TXFrom $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 Austin
Are Austin 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 19 5K races in Austin with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:22, 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.
Where can I train for a 5K in Austin?
Browse Austin run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail 5K races near Austin?
Yes, one race around Austin gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.