When should I sign up for a January 5K?
As early as you can. 4 of these January 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 8 are open for entry right now.
Race calendar · January 2027 · Washington
January 2027 5K Races in Washington
Every 5K in Washington in January 2027, all 8 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
8 5K races in January 2027
When in January
The January Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across January. The busiest weekend is January 9 and January 10, with 2 of them. Another 2 fall on a weekday.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The January 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
January 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in January
8 total Fri, Jan 1, 2027Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive - 2027 Seattle, WAFrom $40Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day 5K & 8K Auburn, WAFrom $35Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Resolution Run La Center, WAFrom $57Details Sun, Jan 10, 2027Unicorns & Rainbows 5k Seattle, WAFrom $34Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE Seattle, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE Seattle, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Coffee Lover Run SEATTLE Seattle, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Run for Donut SEATTLE Seattle, WAFrom $30Register
Common Questions About Running a January 5K in Washington
How much does a January 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $34, with paid entries running from $30 up to $57. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
5K Races in Other Months
December and February sit either side of January, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.