5K Races in California — 2026

There are 716 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Together We Walk 5K Walk & Fun Run in Long Beach on March 8. California 5K races run primarily March through August.

SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Mar 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Mar 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

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Cemex Quarry Quest 5K Rialto

Sat, Mar 7 · Rialto, CA Rialto

5K Run / Walk CEMEX EMPLOYEES5K Run / WalkSchool Teams 5K Run/Walk

From $15.5 Open Closing Soon

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Bell Gardens 5K

Sat, Mar 7 · Bell Gardens, CA Bell Gardens

Kids Run5K Run/walk (for 18 and Under)5K Run/walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ruff Run presented by Paws of Coronado

Sat, Mar 7 · Coronado, CA Coronado

1.5 Mile Walk (Walkers & Smaller Furry Friends)Ruff Run 5K

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Lemon Zest 5K & Kids 1K Dash

Sat, Mar 7 · Upland, CA Upland

Kids 1K Dash5K

From $20 Closed

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Honor Run 2026 - KCSEBA

Sat, Mar 7 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Honor Run 1K - KidsHonor Run 5K - Public SafetyHonor Run 5K - Open +2

From $10 Closed

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Mar 7 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

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55th NorCal John Frank Memorial Run

Sat, Mar 7 · Redding, CA Redding

1 Mile3 Mile10 Mile

From $20 Closed

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blossom 2.0

Sat, Mar 7 · Exeter, CA Exeter

2 Mile Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sanger Blossom Trail Run

Sat, Mar 7 · Sanger, CA Sanger

Kids 1/8 Mile (All Kids 2-3)Kids 1/8 Mile (All Kids 4-5)Kids 1/4 Mile (Boys 6-7) +8

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Mar 7 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Closed

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Mar 7 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Closed

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Lake Los Carneros 2-mile, 1-mile (JGP)

Sat, Mar 7 · Goleta, CA Goleta

1-Mile Run2-Mile Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon March 7th, 2026

Sat, Mar 7 · Chico, CA Chico

5K Run/Walk10k Run/WalkHalf Marathon

From $35 Closed

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Nutty Cutters 5k

Sat, Mar 7 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

5K5K HDR club members5k Youth Registration

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Mar 7 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Great Race | Virtual Edition

Sat, Mar 7 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5KVirtual 10 MilerVirtual 10K +3

From $46.22 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Mar 7 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Mar 7 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

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2026 Greater Sacramento Area Polar Plunge & Runs

Sat, Mar 7 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Race

Closed

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Lakewood Run

Sat, Mar 7 · Lakewood, CA Lakewood

5K Ruck5k Walk/Run10K Run Only +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Band on the Run 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Mar 7 · Kingsburg, CA Kingsburg

2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PSL Evolve Harvest 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Mar 7 · Riverside, CA Riverside

PSL Evolve Harvest 5K Walk/Run

From $45 Open

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DairyAire 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Mar 7 · Chino, CA Chino

Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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CommUNITY Strong Walk

Sat, Mar 7 · Cathedral City, CA Cathedral City

3k Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Together We Walk 5K Walk & Fun Run

Sun, Mar 8 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Adult 5K Walk & Fun RunVirtual 5K Walk & Fun RunStudent/Child 5K Walk & Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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WOMEN'S DAY HALF MARATHON & 5K FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD

Sun, Mar 8 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

2 MILE WALKWOMEN'S DAY 5KHALF MARATHON +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Superhero 5K Fun Run

Sun, Mar 8 · Union City, CA Union City

5K Adult5K Youth

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Artesa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 8 · Napa, CA Napa

5kHelp with Check-in (9-10:30am) Then RunHelp with Check-in (7-8:30am) Then Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Half Marathon

Sun, Mar 8 · Madera, CA Madera

5k Run/Walk10k RunHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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47th Annual Foggy Bottom Milk Run

Sun, Mar 8 · Ferndale, CA Ferndale

2 Mile - Ages 15 and Over2 Mile - Ages 14 and Under4 Mile +1

From $15 Closed

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Shamrocked: The Friday the 13th After Dark - 5K. 10K. Half Marathon

Fri, Mar 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K – The Campfire Dash10K – The Counselor’s RunHalf Marathon – The Final Run

From $39.99 Open Closing Soon

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The Rattlesnake Ramble 5K/10K/Half Marathon (live or virtual)

Fri, Mar 13 · Santa Venetia, CA Santa Venetia

The Rattlesnake Ramble 5K VIRTUALThe Rattlesnake Ramble 5K LIVEThe Rattlesnake Ramble 10K VIRTUAL +3

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Color Me Green 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Youth 5K RunAdult 5K RunSponsorship - Silver Star +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Pi Day Run

Sat, Mar 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile3.14 MileRun Anywhere +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Terminator 2 Trot: 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Mar 14 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

The Hasta La Vista 5KThe Judgment Day 10KThe Skynet Half Marathon +1

From $34.99 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Sutter-Yuba 4-H "Color Me Green" 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 14 · Browns Valley, CA Browns Valley

Color Me Green 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Be Good, Do Good: Pi Day Run- Milestone Running + Friends of Alice Birney

Sat, Mar 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family/Kid Fun RaceHalf PiMax Pi

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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St. Patrick's Day 5k 2026

Sat, Mar 14 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

St. Patrick's Day 5k 2026

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Mar 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Mar 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Mar 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Mar 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Mar 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Closed

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Southern Sierra Sprint - Kernville PTC 5k & 1k Fundraiser

Sat, Mar 14 · Kernville, CA Kernville

Southern Sierra Sprint - 1k Fun Run FundraiserSouthern Sierra Sprint - 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 St. Patrick's Day 5K Virtual Run - San Francisco

Sat, Mar 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

5K

From $19.72 Open Closing Soon

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St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Mar 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Closed

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2026 St. Patrick's Day 5K Virtual Run - Los Angeles

Sat, Mar 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K

From $19.72 Open Closing Soon

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2026 St. Patrick's Day 5K Virtual Run - San Diego

Sat, Mar 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K

From $19.72 Open Closing Soon

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