When in April are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Virginia is April 10 and April 11, with 6 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 10 with 5. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · April 2027 · Virginia
April 2027 5K Races in Virginia
Every 5K in Virginia in April 2027, all 15 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
15 5K races in April 2027
What the field actually runs
April 5K Races, By the Numbers
39:26Median finish time
19:05Median winning time
161Median field size
10April 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 10 and April 11, 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
15 total Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny Hop 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run Portsmouth, VAFrom $20Details Sat, Apr 10, 202718th Annual BRIDGE2BRIDGE Danville Danville, VAFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Run the Vineyards - Ingleside Vineyards 5K/8K Colonial Beach, VAFrom $46Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Ainsley's Angels 2nd Annual Heart and Sole Virginia Beach, VAFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Vineyard Stomp 5K - Cunningham Creek Winery Palmyra, VAFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027The CREW 5K Woodbridge, VAFrom $20Details Sun, Apr 11, 2027Captains 5k Newport News, VAFrom $20Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Roanoke, VAFrom $15Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) Middleburg, VAFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Crush N' Run 5K Virginia Beach, VAFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Freekind's 12th Annual Offramps 5K Newport News, VAFrom $45Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027SMS Peace, Love, & Hope Run Salem, VAFrom $15Details
Common Questions About Running an April 5K in Virginia
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 15 are open for entry right now.
How much does an April 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $35, with paid entries running from $15 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 10 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 39:26, and the median winning time was 19:05. So anything under 39:26 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 161 runners, across the 10 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 1:18:15.
Are there trail 5K races in Virginia in April?
Yes, one race around Virginia 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.