5k Runs in United States
More United States 5k Runs
- The San Francisco MarathonThe San Francisco MarathonSan Francisco, CA, United States
The San Francisco Marathon is proud to present its 43rd running on July 26th, 2019. 26,000 runners and over 80,000 spectators will fill the city on race...
$49 - $409- Running
- Marathon
- Ultramarathon
- 5k
- Half Marathon
- Baltimore Running FestivalBaltimore Running FestivalBaltimore, MD, United States
Join us at the event that many are calling one of the best races on the East Coast, NOW FINISHING AT THE INNER HARBOR. With five distances to choose from,...
$45 - $260- Running
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- SDCCU OC MarathonSDCCU OC MarathonNewport Beach, CA, United States
A gorgeous, scenic course that unfolds through the Southern California coastal communities of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa awaits at the OC Marathon, Half...
$15 - $125- Running
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great RaceRichard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great RacePittsburgh, PA, United States
The annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race started in 1977, when former Pittsburgh Mayor Richard S. Caliguiri established the race as a...
$35 - $40- Running
- 10k
- 5k
- Surf City Marathon and Half MarathonSurf City Marathon and Half MarathonHuntington Beach, CA, United States
We cant wait for you to join us in beautiful Surf City, USA! This award-winning course is considered one of the best courses in the country and is well...
$21 - $119.95- Running
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- Portland Shamrock RunPortland Shamrock RunPortland, OR, United States
Founded in 1979, the Shamrock Run Portland is the largest running and walking event in Oregon and is the third largest running event in the western United...
$13 - $66- Running
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- JetBlue Long Beach Marathon & Half MarathonJetBlue Long Beach Marathon & Half MarathonLong Beach, CA, United States
Celebrate 35 years with the JetBlue Long Beach Marathon. Experience your Fall race course that combines spectacular oceanfront views, charming seaside...
$41 - $149.95- Running
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- Road Cycling
- Turkey Trot Los AngelesTurkey Trot Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA, United States
L.As largest Turkey Trot returns! Join friends and family for this Thanksgiving tradition benefiting a great cause. Join thousands of runners and walkers...
$15 - $45- Running
- 10k
- 5k
- Monterey Bay Half EventsMonterey Bay Half EventsMonterey, CA, United States
The Half Marathon course is in Monterey and Pacific Grove, with most of it next to the beautiful Monterey Bay. It is organized by the Big Sur Marathon...
$25- Running
- 5k
- Half Marathon
- California International MarathonCalifornia International MarathonSacramento, CA, United States
Not yet ready for the full 26.2-mile marathon distance but still want to take part in the CIM fun? Round up some friends and for a team for the CIM Relay!...
$39 - $275- Running
- Marathon
- 5k
- Holiday Half Marathon & 5K Ugly Sweater RunHoliday Half Marathon & 5K Ugly Sweater RunPomona, CA, United States
From snow falling at the start line, to huge holiday character inflatables, holiday carolers, and festive participant shirts this event has everything you...
$36 - $116- Running
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 5K & 10KSan Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 5K & 10KSan Diego, CA, United States
Run through some of San Diegos most beautiful beaches, bays and resorts, with this fast, flat and scenic half marathon, 5k and 10k. Stick around because the...
$25 - $125- Running
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: CincinnatiThe Great Pumpkin Run: CincinnatiClarksville, OH, United States
The Great Pumpkin Run is a fall lovers dream. Dash 3.1 miles through the crisp, fall air. After crossing the finish line, cool down with some apple cider...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- Chester County Turkey TrotChester County Turkey TrotDowningtown, PA, United States
- Running
- 5k
- Oakland Turkey TrotOakland Turkey TrotOakland, CA, United States
More than just a healthy start to the holiday, the Oakland Turkey Trot 5K is a fun way to give back while you give thanks!
In partnership with the...
$20 - $75- Running
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: AkronThe Great Pumpkin Run: AkronAkron, OH, United States
Celebrate the best season of all by tackling 3.1 miles or 6.2 miles with us this Fall! Run, walk, skip, or jog the 5K or 10K before cooling off with some...
$35 - $60- Running
- 10k
- 5k
- Gazelle Foundation Run for the WaterGazelle Foundation Run for the WaterSan Antonio, TX, United States
Registration for the Run For The Water is open. From 5k to 10-Miles and a kids K theres a distance for everyone! You can give clean drinking water for life...
$45 - $75- Running
- 10 Miles
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: IowaThe Great Pumpkin Run: IowaAtkins, IA, United States
Celebrate the best season of all by tackling 3.1 miles with us this Fall! Run, walk, skip, or jog the 5K through the farm before cooling off with some apple...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- Encinitas Turkey TrotEncinitas Turkey TrotEncinitas, CA, United States
NOTE: Use the code LDT10% at checkout to get 10% off your entry fee.
If you have never walked or run along the Pacific Coast in Encinitas in late...
Free - $58- Running
- 10k
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: Kansas CityThe Great Pumpkin Run: Kansas CityKansas City, MO, United States
The Great Pumpkin Run is a fall lovers dream. Dash 3.1 miles through the crisp, fall air. After crossing the finish line, cool down with some apple cider...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: IndianapolisThe Great Pumpkin Run: IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN, United States
Fall is here and so is The Great Pumpkin Run! Get ready to tackle 3.1 miles in downtown Indianapolis. Participants will enjoy a scenic run that starts out...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: PittsburghThe Great Pumpkin Run: PittsburghMonongahela, PA, United States
The Great Pumpkin Run is a fall lovers dream. Dash 3.1 miles through the crisp, fall air. After crossing the finish line, cool down with some apple cider...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5KKaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5KSan Diego, CA, United States
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon and 5K benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego encourages the community to Thrive! We can do this together by staying...
$25 - $105- Running
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: ColumbusThe Great Pumpkin Run: ColumbusColumbus, OH, United States
The Great Pumpkin Run is a fall lovers dream. Dash 3.1 miles through the crisp, fall air. After crossing the finish line, cool down with some apple cider...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: CharlotteThe Great Pumpkin Run: CharlotteHuntersville, NC, United States
The Great Pumpkin Run is a fall lovers dream. Dash 3.1 miles through the crisp, fall air, and after crossing the finish line, cool down with some apple...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: MarylandThe Great Pumpkin Run: MarylandThurmont, MD, United States
The Great Pumpkin Run is a fall lovers dream. Dash 3.1 miles through the crisp, fall air. After crossing the finish line, cool down with some apple cider...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: AllentownThe Great Pumpkin Run: AllentownAllentown, PA, United States
Celebrate the best season of all by tackling 3.1 miles with us this Fall! Run, walk, skip, or jog the 5K through the farm before cooling off with some apple...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: New EnglandThe Great Pumpkin Run: New EnglandHampton Falls, NH, United States
Celebrate the best season of all by tackling 3.1 miles with us this Fall! Run, walk, skip, or jog the 5K through the orchard before cooling off with some...
$35 - $49- Running
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: DetroitThe Great Pumpkin Run: DetroitFenton, MI, United States
Celebrate the best season of all by tackling 3.1 miles with us this Fall! Run, walk, skip, or jog the 5K through the farm before cooling off with some apple...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: WisconsinThe Great Pumpkin Run: WisconsinCaledonia, WI, United States
Celebrate the best season of all by tackling 3.1 miles with us this Fall! Run, walk, skip, or jog the 5K through the farm before cooling off with some apple...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- Santa Hustle GalvestonSanta Hustle GalvestonGalveston, TX, United States
Its the MOST wonderful time of the year! So, find that Christmas spirit and join us on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Moody Gardens for the Santa Hustle...
$10 - $69.75- Running
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: LouisvilleThe Great Pumpkin Run: LouisvillePleasureville, KY, United States
Celebrate the best season of all by tackling 3.1 miles with us this Fall! Run, walk, skip, or jog the 5K through the orchard before cooling off with some...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- SF Aloha RunSF Aloha RunSan Francisco, CA, United States
An Event for Runners of All Levels
With a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge, runners/walkers of all abilities will enjoy the incredible...
$15 - $65- Running
- 10k
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: New YorkThe Great Pumpkin Run: New YorkKerhonkson, NY, United States
Celebrate the best season of all by tackling 3.1 miles with us this Fall! Run, walk, skip, or jog the 5K through the farm before cooling off with some apple...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- Carrera de los Muertos – Los AngelesCarrera de los Muertos – Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA, United States
Carrera de los Muertos is a vibrant 5k run that honors Day of the Dead. Join family and friends to remember loved ones that have passed in this rich...
$25 - $50- Running
- 5k
- Lexus LaceUp Running Series – RiversideLexus LaceUp Running Series – RiversideRiverside, CA, United States
Throw on your Christmas outfits and join hundreds of other cheery runners as you pound the pavements of Riverside this December. This scenic course will be...
$20 - $80- Running
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- Two Cities Marathon & HalfTwo Cities Marathon & HalfFresno, CA, United States
Join us at one of the Valley's most popular marathon and half races! You'll be joined by live music as you run through beautiful Clovis, and...$35 - $105- Running
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: Grand RapidsThe Great Pumpkin Run: Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI, United States
The Great Pumpkin Run is back in Grand Rapids! Continue your favorite Fall tradition at Riverside Park, just north of downtown. Rock 3.1 miles through the...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- Santa Hustle 5K ChicagoSanta Hustle 5K ChicagoChicago, IL, United States
Its the MOST wonderful time of the year! So, find that Christmas spirit and join us on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Soldier Field for the Santa Hustle...
$10 - $49.75- Running
- 5k
- Irving MarathonIrving MarathonIrving, TX, United States
The Irving Marathon is the most talked about event in DFW & not just another weekend 5k. The Irving Marathon is a Multi-Race Event which includes the...
$24 - $114- Running
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- The Great Pumpkin Run: TexasThe Great Pumpkin Run: TexasLa Grange, TX, United States
The Great Pumpkin Run is a fall lovers dream. Dash 3.1 miles through the crisp, fall air. After crossing the finish line, cool down with some apple cider...
$35 - $45- Running
- 5k
- Flanigan’s Rockin’ Rib Run 10KFlanigan’s Rockin’ Rib Run 10KDavie, FL, United States$10 - $45
- Running
- 10k
- 5k
- Delaware MarathonDelaware MarathonWilmington, DE, United States
Join us for this scenic route through Wilmington. You'll be able to see plenty of the city as you wind through downtown, including Brandywine park and...
$15 - $95- Running
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- Utah Santa Run - OgdenUtah Santa Run - OgdenOgden, UT, United States
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...
$36.50- Running
- 5k
- Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5kMount Dora Half Marathon & 5kMount Dora, FL, United States
For the last 6 years 2000+ runners have fill the streets of the historic town of Mount Dora. This small town of 13,000 is filled with tree lined vistas of...
$30 - $69- Running
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- Lexus LaceUp Running Series – Palos VerdesLexus LaceUp Running Series – Palos VerdesRancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States
This is the most scenic half marathon in southern California and certainly one to add to your bucket list. This event began as a marathon in the 60s and...
$45 - $85- Running
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Redwood City OktobeRunRedwood City OktobeRunRedwood City, CA, United States
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...
$20 - $90- Running
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- Dead at NightDead at NightExeter, CA, United States
Can you survive the zombies? Are you ready to take your chances among the undead at the Kaweah Oaks Preserve? This Haunting trail will take you through a...
$15 - $25- Running
- 5k
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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.