This race starts at Big Mountain overlooking Salt Lake City, Utah to the West but heads East to East Canyon Reservior and finishes in Morgan, Utah. Views on...
Like Running? Love Beer? This race is for you!
Join us for an exciting event that features the scenic trail run course at Hammel Woods (Crumby...
Run/walk with hundreds of community-minded and socially conscious participants to advance awareness and provide proceeds to local initiatives focused on the...
Enjoy a scenic run along the beautiful Pacific Beach. Great for all runners, the course is a flat race along the sand and then back along the boardwalk. Come...
The Aloha Run is a fun and festive, Hawaiian-themed 5k/10k event. Be inspired by music from the islands and beach tunes as you run or walk the flat and...
Our 1st Annual Ready, Set, Go...Run 5K and Kids4Kids1K on Sunday, September 15, 2019, will be a fun, family-friendly, timed running and walking event. ...
When you participate in this 5K, youll give back to charities that serve the communities of San Diego. 100% of the net proceeds from the Be The Change 5K...
Race in the third of this 3 race series around the Lake Balboa bike path at Woodley Park. This is a great local race for all types of runners to chase those...
With a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge, runners/walkers of all abilities will enjoy the incredible scenery of Crissy Field, Hawaiian style music...
Want to run a flat and fast course on the San Francisco Bay Trail (all paved and wide) which is just ten minutes north of the San Francisco International...
Paradise Valley Conservation Area in Woodinville, WA is a forested trail area with lush trees and ferns with well-maintained trails rolling and winding...
Welcome to the Second Annual Back On the Ranch Trail Run and Campout!
Complete as many laps as possible within the allotted 3, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hour...
Enjoy an awesome course with miles of ocean views that will keep you in awe as you stroll along the Ventura beachfront. All flat course that's great...
Head over to Ventura for a 5K, 10K or half marathon along the Ojai bike path. Courses don't get much flatter than this, so this race is well-suited to all...
Ashland Cherryland 5K Fun Run is organized by the Ashland Cherryland Healthy Communities Collaborative and hosted by Alameda County. This year, FamFest is...
Like Running? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on October 21st for an exciting new event that features the scenic course at Dan Ryan Woods,...
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with your friends and family for this fun and scenic 5k run. The mainly flat course is great for all runners who appreciate a...
The RC.OktobeRun is open to runners of all levels. From competitive runners on our USA Track & Field certified half-marathon, to a 5K fun run perfect...
Run like you give a SH$T on Sunday, 10/27/19 at China Camp State Park in San Rafael!
All runners have a shot at scoring a TON of awesome prizes via...
Race from the top of a hill down to the sea and raise money for the Make-a-Wish foundation. With a half marathon, a flat 5k and a 1-mile kids run, there’s...
Grab some face paint and enjoy a race along the San Diego Bay to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Great for all ages, the flat course is family friendly and...
What better way to wrap up the fall running season than with a seaside marathon. This course will appeal to all types of runners, being largely flat and...
Come out and join us on Delawares prettiest USATF Certified Half-Marathon Course along the fully-paved Michael N. Castle C&D Canal Trail. This event...
Welcome to the Denver Mac 'n Cheese premier 5k road race, starting and finishing in Washington Park. The Mac 'N Cheese 5k is a flat and fast...
Enjoy an awesome course along the Woodley Bike Path. All flat course that's great for beginners to advanced athletes alike. A portion of the proceeds...
There’s no better way to start Thanksgiving than with a 5k run through Simi Valley. Great for all, this undulating course takes you along a tree-lined bike...
What better way to celebrate turkey day than with a 5k fun run? This flat, lakeside 5k is perfect for all ages and abilities. Come along to celebrate...
The Ogden Santa Run is the original Utah Santa Run and held Thanksgiving weekend. Followed by the Ogden Holiday Light Parade and Lighting of the Ogden...
Pull on your most festive costume and head down for this jolly running series. Great for beginners and running veterans alike, this mostly flat course follows...
Calling all runners, walker dashers, dancers and prancers, join A Runners Mind for Run Wild San(ta) Francisco, SFs local and original Santa hat run at...
The Provo Santa Run will still be held at the Shops at Riverwoods. After the race they do an awesome lighting of the shops with a concert and thousands of...
The December weather in Laughlin and Bullhead City is perfect for an early morning race crisp and clear, with high temperatures in the high 60s and...
The Gardner Village Santa Run is held in West Jordan at Historic Gardner Village. During December the village is decorated with countless...
You have not run far enough. Nor have you run fast enough. Krampus (the Christmas devil) is displeased.
Pay penance to Krampus on Sun, 12/9 and you...
The race will start at Rancho Simi Park at 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley CA 93065 and run along the Arroyo bike path. Which is lined with beautiful trees...
Located in Melbourne on Floridas Space Coast, between Miami and Jacksonville, east of Orlando and Tampa, the Publix Florida Marathon & 1/2 Marathon...
Welcome to the annual running of this all flat Ventura beachfront course
Choose from Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k distance!
This is also...
This event features a reverse sprint triathlon (5k run, 15k bike and 150m swim in the Rose Bowl Aquatic Pool), duathlon, 5k Fun Run, and a Junior Triathlon...
What better way to enjoy your Sunday morning than by competing in the fourth annual Cottontail half marathon, 10k and 5k races along the Lake Balboa bike...
Race around the beautiful Mission Bay. Great for runners of all abilities, this fast and flat course takes you all around Mission Bay, past Mission Beach and...
Walk, Wag, N' Run 5K and Fun Run to benefit Ahimsa House, helping people and pets escape domestic violence and reach safety together. We encourage...
NEW Starting Point! 41st Annual Bonner Springs Rotary Tiblow Trot 2 Mile Fun Walk, 5K and 5 Mile Run, August...
The Ten Mile Creek Brewery 5k and 10k races are family-friendly events that help support Helena High School and Capital High School cross-country teams....
5k-10k-Cross Country Run , The course is around the lake and around the park it's a combination of asphalt , grass and dirt road.
5k- Runners...
Come enjoy the fast and flat courses at Carderock Recreation Area. They are perfect for PRs! Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this...
Do you have what it takes to Run with the Cops? Join local law enforcement officers for the Run With The Cops 5K Run/Walk! Run with the Cops 5K is a...
Join us for the 11th Annual Moore War Run on August 24. The Moore War Run supports kids at all three high schools in the Moore Public School District...
The Rebel Run 10K, 5K and 1Mile Run/Walk will finish on the 50 yard line of Renfro Field in Shields Stadium at Maryville High School, in Maryville, TN. The...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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