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.

Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Alameda, CA Alameda

5K Run/Walk10K Run / Walk12 and Under 1/2 Mile Kids Run

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · American Canyon, CA American Canyon

5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $40 Closed

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South Pasadena Tiger Run 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 5 · South Pasadena, CA South Pasadena

Tiger Cub Run (10 & under)5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Dec 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE WALK6K ATHENA6K CLYDESDALE +4

From $15 Open

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Santa Runs Griffith Park

Sun, Dec 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Kids Dash5K10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Pulp Fiction: Royale with Speed 5K, 10K & 13.1

Sat, Dec 12 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

The Ezekiel 5KJack Rabbit Slim’s 10KThe Quarter Pounder 13.1 +1

From $34.99 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual EditionA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K +1

From $37.95 Open

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12K's of Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Redding, CA Redding

2 Turtle Dove Mile ( Kids 14 & Under) 2M2 Turtle Dove Mile (2M)12K's of Christmas (12K)

From $15 Closed

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Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Kids 1KDiaper Dash5K +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 12 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Santa Claus For A Cause 5KSanta Claus For A Cause 10KHO HO HO KID's DASH Course

From $32 Open

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Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 12 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run

From $37 Open

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Santa Hustle Roseville

Sun, Dec 13 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Kids Dash5K10K +1

From $19.99 Closed

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Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash

Sun, Dec 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Ohana Holiday Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

1K Kid's Run + Toy Donation1K Kid's Run/WalkTop Dog Division + +3

From $15 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - FRESNO

Thu, Dec 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

SANTA'S FUN RUN 2 MILEKIDS FUN RUN

From $20 Open

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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run/Walk +1

From $37.5 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)

Sat, Dec 19 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual EditionA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K +1

From $37.95 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog 5k/10k Run-Walk at Dos Vientos

Sat, Dec 19 · Newbury Park, CA Newbury Park

5k10k

From $25 Open

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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5KHalf Marathon

From $39 Open

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Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 20 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Reindeer Romp 1-Miler5K — Jingle Dash10K Holiday Hustle +2

From $7 Open

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Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs

Fri, Dec 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Ring Out the Old – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 26 · Encino, CA Encino

5k10KHalf Marathon

From $24.5 Open

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Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Thu, Dec 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon

Fri, Jan 1 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Run In The New Year 5KRun In The New Year 10KRun in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon +2

From $32 Open

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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open

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Grievances & Gratitude Run – Not a Resolution - Just a Reset 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $29.99 Open

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LASAA Mug Run - Altadena Forever Run

Sun, Jan 10 · Altadena, CA Altadena

5K10K

From $45 Open

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The Master's University Winter 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Kids K5K Challenge5K Run/Walk

From $10 Closed

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Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Do It For Her 5K

Sun, Jan 24 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Adult EntryVirtualChild Entry

From $55 Closed

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Turner's Tuff Ten

Sat, Feb 6 · Jamestown, CA Jamestown

Turner's Tuff Ten 10kTurner's Tuff Ten Full

From $25 Closed

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Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Feb 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

The HEART RUN 5KKid's DASH :200 yard TOT TROT /600 yards Kid's 4 to 11The HEART RUN Half Marathon 13.1 miles +1

From $28 Open

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2027 Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 14 · Coronado, CA Coronado

1 Mile Fun Run5K Couples5K Run/Walk +3

From $28 Open

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The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Running For Warriors

Sat, Feb 20 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk2 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Fun Run/Walk +5

From $35 Open

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Runnin' To The Rig

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Walkin' To The Rig 2kWalkin' To The Rig 2kRunnin' To The Rig 5k - S/S +7

From $10 Closed 20 spots left

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Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa

Sat, Feb 20 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

The Beer StrollThe Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile +9

From $15 Closed

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Support Blue Fresno

Sat, Feb 27 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk5K Run +5

From $27 Open

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17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!

Sun, Feb 28 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Mini Madness 1KMini Madness 1KVirtual Runner - 5K Domestic (Includes Tech T and Finishers Medal Shipped to Continental US Only.) +7

From $40 Open

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Pre-Registration Screenland 5K 2027

Sun, Feb 28 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Munchkin Dash Kids Run5K Run/WalkVirtual Run on Your Own

From $11.95 Open

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Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)Mutt Run 5K (Runners/Walkers/Humans Only) +3

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Pre Reg 2027 Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot Presented by Long Beach Clinical Trials

Sat, Jun 5 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Tadpole Trot 1K5K Stroller Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +4

From $5 Open 30 spots left

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Pre Reg 2027 Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Sun, Aug 15 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Kids DashVirtual 5K5k

From $10 Closed

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Pre Reg 2027 Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 29 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Kids 1KVirtual 5K5K +5

From $12.5 Closed 20 spots left

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