5K races near me
Every 5K in Canada, ranked by how far each start line is from you. 513 have a confirmed date; 961 more ran last season and haven't announced their next one. The soonest are on November 14, 2026. Tap locate, pick your race, register on the organizer's official page.
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Next 5Ks on the calendar
- Jolly JogNovember 14, 2026 · Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
- 13th Annual Warm Hands Warm Hearts RunNovember 14, 2026 · Edmonton, Alberta
- Onesie RunNovember 14, 2026 · Calgary, Alberta
- Mummers Run 2026November 14, 2026 · St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Bowen Mudder 2026November 14, 2026 · Bowen Island, British Columbia
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Ready for the next step up? 10Ks near you, or every race near you at any distance. New to it entirely — the first 5K guide covers what race morning is like. Want a free, timed 5K every week instead? parkrun runs every Saturday morning across Canada.
Good to know
- How does this find 5Ks near me?
- Tap the locate button and your browser shares your position once. Every upcoming Canadian 5K is then ranked by straight-line distance from you. Your location never leaves your device — the sorting happens in the browser, and nothing is stored.
- Can I sign up on race day?
- Often, yes. 5Ks are the most likely distance to take race-morning entries at the start line, and plenty keep online entry open until the day before. Open the race page and read the registration line — it says whether entry is open, closing, or closed, and what the organizer charges.
- What does a 5K cost in Canada?
- Most sit between $30 and $50, and community and charity runs are often less. Entry usually rises in the last weeks before race day, so the same race can cost noticeably more if you leave it late. Every race page shows the current price when the organizer publishes one.
- I've never raced before — is a 5K the right start?
- It is the usual one. The field at a 5K is mostly people running their first, walkers are normal at the back, and no 5K needs a training block longer than a few weeks. Look for a run with a 1K or 2K option beside it if you are bringing children.