5K Races in California — 2026

There are 720 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Superhero 5K Fun Run in Union City on March 8. California 5K races run primarily March through August.

Bell Gardens 5K

Sat, Mar 7 · Bell Gardens, CA Bell Gardens

Kids Run5K Run/walk5K Run/walk (for 18 and Under) (Late Registration) +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Mar 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +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 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +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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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 - OpenHonor Run 5K - Public Safety +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 Registration +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 4-5)Kids 1/8 Mile (All Kids 2-3)Kids 1/4 Mile (Girls 8-9) +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/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +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/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +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)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Closed

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Great Race | Virtual Edition

Sat, Mar 7 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5KVirtual 10KVirtual 10 Miler +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 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +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 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +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 Walk/Run5K Ruck10K 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

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Superhero 5K Fun Run

Sun, Mar 8 · Union City, CA Union City

5K Youth5K Adult

From $18 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 RunStudent/Child 5K Walk & Fun RunVirtual 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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Artesa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 8 · Napa, CA Napa

5kHelp with Check-in (7-8:30am) Then RunHelp with Check-in (9-10:30am) 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 14 and Under2 Mile - Ages 15 and Over4 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 LIVEThe Rattlesnake Ramble 5K VIRTUALThe 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 - Platinum Star +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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SHAY Boba Run 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Delano, CA Delano

SHAY Boba Run 5K

From $35 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 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +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 RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +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 Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run 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 RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +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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