Great fit if embrace the playful spirit of April Fool's Day with a family-friendly 5k featuring a surprisingly hilly course and festive fun.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky
• Festive

Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT·3.1 Miles·Miamisburg, OH

EasygoingRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Great fit if a friendly, mid-week 5K series supporting local charities, perfect for getting miles in and connecting with the running community.

• Fun
• Festive
• For a Cause

Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT·3.1 Miles·Utica, MI

EasygoingRUN

Course · Mixed · Flat · Walkers welcome

Why this rating: Mixed surface, mostly flat

Great fit if embrace the spirit of April Fools with a delightful 2.62-mile 'marathon' that supports local running and recreation.

• Fun
• Quirky
• Festive
• For a Cause

Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 6:15 PM CDT·2.62 Miles·Keller, TX

EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Timed race

Great fit if a dynamic weekly series offering off-road running and cyclocross, followed by a social post-race gathering with food and drinks.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky
• Festive

Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT·5K, 8.5 Miles·Northampton, PA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Mixed · Hilly · Timed race

Why this rating: Mixed surface + hills

Great fit if run Florida's oldest consecutive footrace on Daytona's famous beach, celebrating Easter with scenic views and family-friendly fun.

• Fun
• Scenic
• Competitive
• Festive

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT·0.25 Miles, 2 Miles, 4 Miles, 100 Yards, 50 Yards·Daytona Beach, FL

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Beach / sand · Flat · Walkers welcome

Why this rating: Beach / sand course

Great fit if run or walk for colon cancer awareness in Miramar, FL, supporting vital programs with a chipped-timed 5K and community celebration.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT·5K·Miramar, FL

EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Timed race

Great fit if lace up for a spirited 5K or 10K at Country Boy Brewing, featuring a scenic course, community vibes, and a post-race Easter Egg Hunt.

• Fun
• Scenic
• Competitive
• Quirky
• Festive

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT·5K, 10K·Georgetown, KY

EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Great fit if run, walk, and earn your donut at this delightfully quirky, family-friendly event with distances for everyone.

• Fun
• Quirky

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT·50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles·Zeeland, MI

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Flat · Walkers welcome

Why this rating: longer distance

Great fit if run or walk with the Tampa Firefighters to support Camp Hopetake, offering a free summer camp for pediatric burn survivors.

• Competitive
• For a Cause

Great fit if a vibrant, family-friendly 5k and egg hunt in Punta Gorda, bursting with spring colors and supporting local charities.

• Fun
• Quirky
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT·1 Miles, 3.1 Miles·Punta Gorda, FL

EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Family-oriented

Great fit if run or walk a beautiful orchard 5K, celebrating community and supporting farmworkers on Traesure Apple Ranch's opening day.

• Fun
• Scenic
• Competitive
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT·5K·Waynesboro, PA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Mixed · Hilly · Walkers welcome

Why this rating: Mixed surface + hills

Great fit if run a challenging distance, then celebrate with a lively community block party featuring live music and a wide selection of North Carolina craft beers.

• Fun
• Festive

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT·1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles·Winston Salem, NC

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Why this rating: longer distance

Great fit if hop into spring with the Bunny Hop 5K and Kids Race in Lisbon, OH. Enjoy a paved course, earn a medal, and wear your fun bunny ears.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky
• Festive

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT·400m, 5K·Lisbon, OH

EasygoingRUN

Course · Road · Rolling · Family-oriented

Why this rating: Rolling road course

Great fit if a fun, family-friendly 5K and 1 Mile walk supporting local students and health initiatives, featuring a scenic route and a Mascot Dash.

• Fun
• Scenic
• Competitive
• Quirky
• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT·1 Miles, 5K·Poteet, TX

EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Walkers welcome

Great fit if run or walk, but definitely don't stop for this delightful donut-themed event in Milwaukee, complete with great swag and family fun.

• Fun
• Quirky

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT·1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles·Milwaukee, WI

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Walkers welcome

Why this rating: longer distance

Great fit if explore scenic park trails and rural roads, enjoy live music and food, and support Wilson County FCA at this welcoming 5k/15k and fun run.

• Fun
• Scenic
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT·1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 9.3 Miles·Lebanon, TN

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Great fit if join this 5K to support mental health awareness and community well-being, raising funds for CATCH in Northbrook.

• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT·5K·Northbrook, IL

EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Timed race

Great fit if ring in spring and support the Valparaiso Family YMCA's vital community programs at this long-standing, cause-driven 5K.

• Scenic
• Competitive
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT·5K·Valparaiso, IN

EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Great fit if join a supportive community in Baltimore to honor donors, celebrate recipients, and support those awaiting life-changing transplants.

• For a Cause

Great fit if a challenging Easter weekend run on scenic gravel roads, supporting local first responders in Cave City, Arkansas.

• Scenic
• Competitive
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT·3 Miles, 6 Miles, 13.1 Miles·Cave City, AR

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Mixed · Rolling · Timed race

Why this rating: Mixed surface + rolling terrain, longer distance

Great fit if a vibrant New Orleans 10K tradition blending inclusive fun, a lively Easter weekend celebration, and a strong commitment to local charities.

• Fun
• Quirky
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT·10K·New Orleans, LA

EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Timed race