View on map5k Runs
View on map- The San Francisco Marathon25JUL
The San Francisco Marathon
Running ‧ San Francisco52.4 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi$49 – $409(5) - Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K16MAY
Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
Running ‧ Cleveland26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.5 mi$15 – $85(1) - Oakland Running Festival30AUG
Oakland Running Festival
Running ‧ Oakland26.2 mi • 16.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi$15 – $250 - Berkeley Half Marathon15NOV
Berkeley Half Marathon
Running ‧ Berkeley13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi$15 – $99 - SDCCU OC Marathon8NOV
SDCCU OC Marathon
Running ‧ Newport Beach26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi$15 – $150 - Shoreline Marathon19JUL
Shoreline Marathon
Running ‧ Ventura26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$45 – $130(1) - The Santa Rosa Full/Half Marathon & 5K/10K29AUG
The Santa Rosa Full/Half Marathon & 5K/10K
Running ‧ Santa Rosa26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$29 – $109(1) - Aloha Run – San Diego8SEP
Aloha Run – San Diego
Running ‧ San Diego6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$30 – $39(1) - Spartan Race – Vermont12SEP
Spartan Race – Vermont
Multi-Sport ‧ Killington30.0 mi • 12.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 3.0 mi • 2.0 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.5 mi$20 – $349.99 - Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose3OCT
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose
Running ‧ San Jose13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$35 – $79 - North Shore Classic7JUN
North Shore Classic
Running ‧ Highland Park13.1 mi • 3.1 mi$39 – $69 - Girls on the Run - Bay Area30MAY
Girls on the Run - Bay Area
5k ‧ Fremont3.1 mi$50 - Encinitas Turkey Trot26NOV
Encinitas Turkey Trot
Running ‧ Encinitas6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.6 mi$5.99 – $59(2) - Crown City Classic – Coronado’s 4th July4JUL
Crown City Classic – Coronado’s 4th July
5k ‧ Coronado7.5 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.5 mi$15 – $45 - Aloha Run – Long Beach2AUG
Aloha Run – Long Beach
Running ‧ Long Beach6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$10 – $39(2) - Oaktown Half Marathon, 5K and Stomper's Stomp8AUG
Oaktown Half Marathon, 5K and Stomper's Stomp
Running ‧ Oakland26.2 mi • 16.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.2 mi$9 – $98(1) - Delaware Marathon26APR
Delaware Marathon
Running ‧ Wilmington26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 2.0 mi • 1.0 mi$15 - Oakland Turkey Trot26NOV
Oakland Turkey Trot
5k ‧ Oakland3.1 mi • 0.1 mi$15 – $69 - Great American River Run23MAY
Great American River Run
Running ‧ Memphis13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$30 – $70 - Lake Tahoe Marathon 9OCT
Lake Tahoe Marathon
Running ‧ South Lake Tahoe72.0 mi • 52.4 mi • 26.2 mi • 16.4 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$54 – $155 - PPIE Pleasanton Run for Education19APR
PPIE Pleasanton Run for Education
Running ‧ Pleasanton9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.2 mi$35 – $55 - Girls on the Run 5K Silicon Valley16MAY
Girls on the Run 5K Silicon Valley
5k ‧ Los Gatos3.1 mi$35 – $45 - Cinco De Mayo Trail Run2MAY
Cinco De Mayo Trail Run
Running ‧ Poway6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.3 mi$10 – $45 - Walnut Creek Running Festival12DEC
Walnut Creek Running Festival
Running ‧ Walnut Creek10.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$45 – $65
About 5k events in the United States
5ks are made so popular in the United States by their accessibility. Every weekend sees thousands of beginners taking their first strides at a 5k event as well as regular runners trying to beat their personal record. These events tend to happen all year round, rain or shine. You have your regular park runs and big event 5ks, but also night runs, color runs, fun runs and charity runs so there's absolutely no excuse not to get involved.
What are the best 5k events?
At most events you'll find fancy dress, friendly runners and often a charitable cause to bring people together. The 5k is where the fun happens. One great example is the Hot Chocolate Chicago 5k which is one of the largest 5ks in the US with over 25,000 participants. As the name suggests, you're greeted with chocolatey goodness at the finish line. This race is part of a series that's held in different cities throughout the US, so there's likely to be one near you. Larger events such as the Twin Cities Marathon and the Gasparilla Distance Classic often host 5k and 10k races alongside their longer flagship events.
What is the average time to run a 5k?
Your own time will vary depending on your goals and whether you're walking or running. The fastest dragsters can finish in under 14 minutes, but most can take up to an hour. Don't focus on others, set your own goals and stick to them. Generally speaking, anything under 30 minutes would be a very good time. For this to happen, you'd have to maintain a pace of around 9.5 minutes per mile for the full race.
How long should I train for a 5k?
Your training will depend on the goals you set and how they correspond to your current fitness levels and experience. First timers who don't consider themselves particularly fit should take on a 5k training program to get race ready. This will lower the risk of injury and help you stay motivated. Take a look at our 6 weeks to 5k training plan to get you up to speed.