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5K Races in Georgia
Georgia currently has 280 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta and Dacula have the largest concentration of events.
November (89), October (37) and December (36) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 273 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 280
- Active listings
- 553
- Cities with races
- 159
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Upcoming 5Ks in Georgia
The next 200 of 280 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Kennesaw Grand Prix Race Series: Nightmare on Main 5KKennesaw, GA1 Mile5KKGP Series - Nightmare on Main 5KNightmare on Main 1-Mile +2 more
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Dental Dash at Dawn 5KAtlanta, GA5K5K - Wheelchair Pusher5K - Wheelchair RiderVirtual Race Registration (Pick up gear) +1 more
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Twisted Tomato McCaysville Bigfoot Boogie 5KMcCaysville, GA5K Run/WalkPusherRiderRiverwalk Series - Bigfoot Boogie 5K +2 more
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Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & DashAtlanta, GAHalf5KMileDash ~7,000 runners
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Museum of Aviation Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K and Hand Cycle RaceWarner Robins, GAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~2,000 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Georgia
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & DashAtlanta, GAHalf5KMileDash ~7,000 runners
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PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5KAtlanta, GA Usually held in October · next date not announced10 Mile5KMileDash ~6,500 runners
When 5Ks happen in Georgia
- January
- 18 upcoming races
- February
- 20 upcoming races
- March
- 23 upcoming races
- April
- 17 upcoming races
- May
- 5 upcoming races
- June
- 5 upcoming races
- July
- 7 upcoming races
- August
- 8 upcoming races
- September
- 15 upcoming races
- October
- 37 upcoming races
- November
- 89 upcoming races
- December
- 36 upcoming races
Georgia cities with the most 5Ks
- Atlanta
- 37 upcoming races
- Savannah
- 18 upcoming races
- Augusta
- 10 upcoming races
- Dacula
- 9 upcoming races
- Columbus
- 8 upcoming races
- Canton
- 8 upcoming races
- Kennesaw
- 8 upcoming races
- Stockbridge
- 8 upcoming races
Running in Georgia cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5KAtlanta, GA Usually held in October · next date not announced10 Mile5KMileDash ~6,500 runners
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Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll 5KAtlanta, GA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~4,700 runners
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The Running of the Pumpkins 5KJohns Creek, GA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~2,679 runners
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Richmond Hill Red Hot Chili Pepper 5kRichmond Hill, GA Usually held in July · next date not announced5K10K ~1,970 runners
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East Atlanta Runs - The Strut 5KAtlanta, GA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~1,603 runners
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Georgia National Fair 5KPerry, GA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~885 runners
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Coastal Georgia NICU Warrior RunSavannah, GA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K ~303 runners
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Run Forrest Run Endurance FestPooler, GA Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K10K ~137 runners
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Standing Boy Trail FestivalColumbus, GA Usually held in September · next date not announcedNight Time Vertical 5K ~78 runners
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5K Breast Cancer Awareness Run & Health WalkRome, GA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education FoundationDallas, GA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K2 Miles
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9/11 Heroes Run - Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, GA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Hinesville, GAHinesville, GA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5KAtlanta, GA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K100 Yards
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Alpharetta Mayors Corporate ChallengeAlpharetta, GA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K880 Yards
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Angel Dash - Carrollton, GACarrollton, GA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMemorial WalkTimed 5KVirtual
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Angel Dash - LaGrange, GALaGrange, GA Usually held in October · next date not announcedTimed 5KVirtual
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Angel Dash - Locust Grove, GALocust Grove, GA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMemorial WalkTimed 5KVirtual
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Atlanta Technical College's 6th Annual 5k & Health FairAtlanta, GA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 ATLANTAAtlanta, GA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Barnesville Buggython Road Race 5K and 10KBarnesville, GA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K2 Miles
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Beat the Heat 5K & (Kids 400M Dash!)Roswell, GA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K400m
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Because One Matters Splash & Dash Color Run 5K & Family Fun DayLawrenceville, GA Usually held in July · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Believe in Blue 5K & Fun RunNahunta, GA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile4.1 Miles
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Bird Dog Breakaway October 3Waynesboro, GA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile50 Yards
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Georgia: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Georgia?
- RaceRove currently lists 280 upcoming 5Ks in Georgia with a confirmed date, plus 273 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Georgia cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Atlanta (37), Savannah (18), Augusta (10), Dacula (9) and Columbus (8).
- When is 5K season in Georgia?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (89), October (37) and December (36).
- What is the biggest 5K in Georgia?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Georgia is the Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K, with about 33,880 runners across all of its distances.
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