Texas has 1,152 upcoming 5Ks on the calendar between September 2026 and September 2027, in 252 cities. October 2026 is the busiest month with 302, and 75% are run on a Saturday. San Antonio (134), Houston (112), Fort Worth (87) and Austin (48) host the most. 533 are stand-alone 5Ks and fun runs; the rest add a 10K, half marathon or longer race the same morning. 360 include a kids' race, and 84 are turkey trots or Thanksgiving runs.
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Race data from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.
259 Texas races with a 5K between now and Oct 22, 2026, by date. For later dates, jump to a month below. Race names open our full listing with events, fees and start times.
How the 1,152 upcoming 5Ks spread across the calendar.
September 202663
October 2026302
November 2026219
December 2026130
January 202769
February 202781
March 202769
April 202785
May 202748
June 202738
July 202720
August 202718
September 202710
Fall is 5K season
724 5Ks fall between September and December, 63% of the calendar. Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the holidays each bring their own wave of themed races.
Winter and spring
352 5Ks run January through May, a good window to chase a personal best while mornings are still cool.
Summer
76 5Ks are on the calendar for June through August. Even 3.1 miles gets hard in Texas heat: run easy, drink before the start and treat it as a fun run.
Saturday mornings
868 of the 1,152 upcoming 5Ks are on a Saturday and 183 on a Sunday. Thanksgiving Day alone has 53 races with a 5K.
Holiday and themed 5Ks in Texas
Themed races matched by name, with the next few on the calendar. Open a race for costumes, medals and event details from the organizer.
Your first 5K. 533 races are 5Ks and fun runs only. The rest share race day with a 10K, half marathon or longer, so they tend to be bigger events with more runners on course. Either works for a first race; pick one close to home and on a cool morning.
Bringing the family. 360 upcoming 5Ks include a kids' race and 293 a fun run. Use the Kids' race filter above to find one this month.
Chasing a PR. Pick a cool morning between November and March and a road race. 61 Texas 5Ks are on trails, which are slower but a good way to try trail running.
Making it an event. Themed races (turkey trots, Halloween costume runs, holiday jingle runs) are the easiest way to get friends to sign up. See the themed lists above.
Registration. 990 of 1,152 have registration open today. Fees usually rise as race day gets closer; each race page shows the current RunSignup price tier.
FAQ
How many 5Ks are in Texas?
Texas has 1,152 upcoming 5Ks on the calendar between September 2026 and September 2027, in 252 cities. That count includes every race with a 5K event listed on RunSignup, from neighborhood fun runs to 5Ks held alongside marathons. 990 of them have registration open right now.
When are the most 5Ks in Texas?
Fall is the peak. The busiest months on the current calendar are October 2026 (302), November 2026 (219) and December 2026 (130). By day, 868 are on Saturdays and 183 on Sundays, so 91% of Texas 5Ks fall on a weekend.
Are there turkey trots in Texas on Thanksgiving?
Yes. 84 upcoming 5Ks are turkey trots or Thanksgiving runs, and 53 races with a 5K are scheduled on Thanksgiving Day itself (Thursday, November 26, 2026).
Which Texas cities have the most 5Ks?
San Antonio (134), Houston (112), Fort Worth (87), Austin (48) and Dallas (41) have the most upcoming 5Ks. By region, Dallas–Fort Worth (312), Houston & Gulf Coast (249) and San Antonio & South Texas (158) lead.
Are there 5Ks in Texas for kids and walkers?
Yes. 360 upcoming 5Ks include a kids' race and 293 include a fun run. 217 list a walk or run/walk event. Check each race page for walker policies and course time limits.
Are there trail or virtual 5Ks in Texas?
61 of the 1,152 upcoming Texas 5Ks are trail races. 450 also offer a virtual option, so you can run the course distance on your own if you can't make race day.