Started up the Couch to 5k program again, now that the weather is nicer. So far, so good! Currently deciding if I should signup for a 5k in about 2 months or so, to stay motivated.
The thing is, I really dislike getting jostled and also, large crowds in general. Are 5ks just a mash of humanity? Or can I hang out in the back with the other slow people and not have to touch sweaty strangers. Please advise!
persimmon / 1313 posts
It depends on the 5k but there's always been space at the ones I've ran! I've never been hustled too closely in a crowd.
watermelon / 14467 posts
It depends on the size! I've run super crowded ones and also pretty sparse ones. The jostling only lasts for a short amount of time though.
pomelo / 5820 posts
I've run multiple 5ks and nobody has ever touched me, haha. It's always a bit crowded in the beginning when everyone starts out, but everyone eventually spreads out. I think signing up for a race is a great way to stay motivated!
pomegranate / 3275 posts
I've ran a bunch and a few half marathons, the biggest one being the Houston half marathon. There were LOADS of people, but I'm slow and had no problem staying away from folks. It is super duper cool to run in a race that is crowded, though. It was amazing to be apart of something that large!
persimmon / 1171 posts
DH has this thing about people: he hates being around them. With that said, he does marathons and 5ks pretty regularly. The crowd has never bothered him, he says people are generally polite and mind their space. It's not so much of a race (even the ones that are races, he starts in the back and still places) for people; it's more of a fun event. you should totally do one! I want to start running with him, one day...
nectarine / 2521 posts
I ran my first 5k in September. I hate crowds with a passion, and I felt crowded at the very beginning, but it rapidly thinned out and I really enjoyed it.
And nobody touched me at all if that helps. 
GOLD / eggplant / 11517 posts
I've done a ton of 5ks (like more than 10) and there are some that have thousands of runners and some that have like 100. I much prefer the smaller ones! If you don't dig on crowds I'd recommend the same. Maybe something very local put on by the neighborhood or borough
pomelo / 5257 posts
There will probably be crowds at the beginning but they thin out pretty quickly! It's also easier to avoid the crowds if you don't mind starting out slow and start from closer to the back.
bananas / 9118 posts
Me too, so I only do fun runs. We do the Color Run every year- so much fun!
nectarine / 2272 posts
@mrbee: NYRR races in particular are INSANE in the sheer amount of people but as is the New Yorker way, everyone leaves each other alone. I used to run at least a race a month back in my running days and i, too, hate being touched. And I was fine.
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