5k Runs
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SDCCU OC Marathon
Running ‧ Newport Beach26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 3.1 mi$30 – $105C-19 Plan - Spartan Race – Vermont11SEP
Spartan Race – Vermont
Multi-Sport ‧ Killington30.0 mi • 12.0 mi • 3.0 mi • 2.0 mi • 1.0 miC-19 Plan - Oaktown Half Marathon, 5K and Stomper's Stomp14AUG
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 - Veterans 10K/5K7NOV
Veterans 10K/5K
Running ‧ New Orleans6.2 mi • 3.1 miC-19 Plan - Hot Cocoa Classic 5K & Marshmallow Mountain Mile6NOV
Hot Cocoa Classic 5K & Marshmallow Mountain Mile
5k ‧ Brighton4.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 miC-19 Plan - LifeCare Fitness Center / Banner Creek Individual / TeamTriathlon20NOV2023
LifeCare Fitness Center / Banner Creek Individual / TeamTriathlon
Running ‧ Holton6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi - Dove Dash10JUL2022
Dove Dash
Running ‧ Trabuco Canyon6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Reindeer Run Long Beach 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon9JUN2023
Reindeer Run Long Beach 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Running ‧ Long Beach13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Bergen 5K10AUG2109
Bergen 5K
5k ‧ Bergen3.1 mi$35 - McAuliffe 5k Road Race20MAY
McAuliffe 5k Road Race
5k ‧ Framingham3.1 mi$25 - Sharon Heights Run To The Son April 1010APR
Sharon Heights Run To The Son April 10
Running ‧ Birmingham6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi - Simple Race 5K4JUL2025
Simple Race 5K
5k ‧ Moorestown3.1 mi - SCA 5k & Kids Fun Walk1MAY2105
SCA 5k & Kids Fun Walk
5k ‧ Chambersburg3.1 mi • 1.0 mi - Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K10MAY2023
Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K
5k ‧ San Diego3.1 mi$28 – $45
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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.