5K Races in California — 2026

There are 761 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Hobby Joggers in Temecula on April 22. California 5K races run primarily April through February.

‘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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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile WalkVirtual RunLate Comers 5k (No Finisher's Medal) +1

From $37.5 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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The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 26 · Encino, CA Encino

5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 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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8th Annual KIWANIS RESOLUTION 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Mountain View, CA Mountain View

5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk1K Run/Walk for Kids

From $15 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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Citrus Heritage Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Kids Fun Run5K10K +1

From $20 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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Coffee Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2m Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk10k Run +1

From $37.5 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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Define Your Glow 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $45 Open

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Pirate 5K Booty Run

Sat, Jan 23 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2M Run/Walk (Not Timed)5K Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $37.5 Open

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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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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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Do It For Her 5K

Sun, Jan 24 · Temecula, CA Temecula

VirtualAdult EntryChild Entry

From $55 Closed

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RPV's Run For Myles

Sat, Jan 30 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Rancho Palos Verdes

5K Run/Walk10K RunKids Fun Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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

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The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

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

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

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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 Run/Walk5K Couples +3

From $28 Open

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Bakersfield Coffee Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)5k 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 +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 StrollBeat the Beast Beer MileThe Beer Stroll +9

From $15 Closed

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Corporal Javier Bejar Memorial Run Reedley Police Department

Sat, Feb 20 · Reedley, CA Reedley

5K Walk/Run5K Walk/RunVirtual Run/Walk +5

From $30 Closed 100 spots left

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Running For Warriors

Sat, Feb 20 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk2 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k +5

From $35 Open

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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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SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

5K5K10K +11

From $40 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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Navy Ten-Miler Presented by USAA

Sun, Feb 28 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

NTM Youth RunNTM Youth RunNTM 5K +8

From $20 Closed

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Screenland 5K

Sun, Feb 28 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Munchkin Dash Kids RunMunchkin Dash Kids RunVirtual Run on Your Own +3

From $11.9 Open

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Beer City Half™ San Diego

Sat, Mar 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Beat the Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll5k +6

From $0 Closed 3 spots left

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The Rocky Hill Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Exeter, CA Exeter

5K5KLong Course +5

From $47 Closed

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The Long Beach Leprechaun Run - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Mar 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler1 Miler5K +7

From $10 Open

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Run for Roots: Heard It Through the Grapevine

Sat, Mar 20 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Run5k Run/WalkVirtual Run +2

From $30 Open

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Beer City Half™ Long Beach

Sat, Mar 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Beer StrollBeat The Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll +9

From $25 Closed 80 spots left

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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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Fort Bragg Whale Run and Walk

Sat, Mar 20 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

5K Fun Walk5K Run5K Run +7

From $10 Closed

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Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk and Shoe Fling at Mooney Grove Park

Sat, Mar 20 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Adult)Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Adult)Downtown Visalia 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Youth - Under 18) +1

From $20 Open

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Running of the Elk

Sun, Mar 28 · Elk Grove, CA Elk Grove

Kids Fun RunKids Fun Run5K Youth +7

From $20 Closed

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Bakersfield Marathon

Sat, Apr 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids 1KKids 1K6K +11

From $10 Open

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