When in July are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Washington is July 3 and July 4, with 5 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Sunday, July 4 with 5. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · July 2027 · Washington
July 2027 5K Races in Washington
Every 5K in Washington in July 2027, all 5 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
5 5K races in July 2027
What the field actually runs
July 5K Races, By the Numbers
35:57Median finish time
17:38Median winning time
320Median field size
4July 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.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The July 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
July 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in July
5 total Sun, Jul 4, 2027Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run Ellensburg, WARegistration opens Feb 1, 2027From $25Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Bigfoot Fun Run 5K/10K Yacolt, WAFrom $52Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Camp Patriot 4th of July Fun Run PASCO, WAFrom $15Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027The Runner Stumbles Cle Elum, WARegistration opens Mar 15, 2027From $25Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Bainbridge Youth Services Fun Run 2026 Bainbridge Island, WARegistration opens May 1, 2027From $35Details
Common Questions About Running a July 5K in Washington
When should I sign up for a July 5K?
As early as you can. 3 of these July 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 2 are open for entry right now. Another 3 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a July 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $15 up to $52. 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 4 of these July 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 35:57, and the median winning time was 17:38. So anything under 35:57 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 July 5K field?
The median one finished 320 runners, across the 4 of these July 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 1:13:55.
Are there trail 5K races in Washington in July?
Yes, one race around Washington 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
June and August sit either side of July, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.