Fit Body GoHAM 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Smithfield, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Apr 4, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit Body GoHAM 5K | 5K | May 8, 20279:00 AM | $40$45 after Apr 4, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Apr 4, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Apr 4, then $45 until May 7, then $50 until May 8.
Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 34:58, about 11:15 a mile, based on 469 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:58 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:05 AM, and the Fit Body GoHAM 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Cedar St, Smithfield, VA 23430
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Fit Body GoHAM 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fit Body GoHAM 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 28:19 or better, the top quarter in 31:56, and half the field in 39:58; the last tenth came in after 57:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:19 | 27:28 |
| 20-29 | 32:30 | 20:48 |
| 30-39 | 29:34 | 28:18 |
| 40-49 | 31:03 | 26:03 |
| 50-59 | 34:22 | 34:26 |
| 60-69 | 29:41 | 34:20 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:56, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 8 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Cedar St, Smithfield, VA 23430Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 70 feet
- Included with entry
- GoHam 5K T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 8, 2027), 2026 (May 9, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Fit Body GoHAM 5K?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Apr 4, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 182 runners finished the Fit Body GoHAM 5K; the median finish was 39:58 and the winner ran 16:28.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:56, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Cedar St, Smithfield, VA 23430.
From the organizers
The GoHAM 5K isn't just a race; it’s a heartbeat for our community. On May 8th, we’re hitting the trail with high energy, intensity, and a bit of a "go big or go home" spirit to prove that when we 'go together, we go further".
Whether you’re a seasoned sprinter or a casual stroller, your participation fuels our local Smithfield non-profit initiatives, turning every stride into a direct investment in our community's future.
Parking will be in one of the fields as used for Hog Jog event. Please enter the part from Cedar St side. Jericho Rd will be blocked for vehicle traffic.