5K Races in California — 2026

There are 260 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE 1 in Bakersfield on September 3. California 5K races run primarily September through February.

Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Modesto, CA Modesto

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Vineyard Stomp 5K - Wise Villa Winery & Restaurant

Sat, Sep 26 · Lincoln, CA Lincoln

Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Unicorn Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Shingle Springs, CA Shingle Springs

Unicorn Dash 5k

From $25 Open

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CASA Superhero Run 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Lodi, CA Lodi

CASA Superhero Fun Run 2026

From $35 Open

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Caruthers District Fair Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Caruthers, CA Caruthers

Caruthers District Fair 2K Run/WalkCaruthers District Fair 5K Run

From $35 Open

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2026 Vintage Festival Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Sonoma, CA Sonoma

Vintage Vines 1 MileVintage Festival 5K Fun Run

From $25 Open

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24th Annual MRC-MEF Run for Education

Sun, Sep 27 · Martinez, CA Martinez

5K Run/Walk (In Person)

From $30 Open

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KCF Calabasas 5K Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Calabasas, CA Calabasas

Kevin Cordasco Foundation Calabasas Kids RunKevin Cordasco Foundation Calabasas 5K

From $35 Open

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Miles for Inclusion 5K (Walk, Jog or Run)

Sun, Sep 27 · Porter Ranch, CA Porter Ranch

Miles for Inclusion 5K (Walk, Jog or Run)

From $50 Closed

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The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Family and Pets 1kThe Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial 5kVirtual Run

From $25 Open

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Ryan Bowers You Are Not Alone Suicide Prevention Run Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Ryan Bowers You Are Not Alone Suicide Prevention Run

From $40 Open

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Barra of Mendocino Harvest Celebration Run 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Redwood Valley, CA Redwood Valley

5k

From $25 Open

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Heartfelt Fun & Run

Tue, Sep 29 · Petaluma, CA Petaluma

Heartfelt Fun & Run 5K Virtual Run/Walk

From $38 Closed

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Healthy Hearts 5k Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Anywhere USA, CA Anywhere USA

Healthy Hearts 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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STEM Girls RUN the World

Thu, Oct 1 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual 5K Run, Walk or Bike

From $35 Closed

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Central Park Invitational 2026 - Open Race

Sat, Oct 3 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Central Park Invitational 2026 - Open Race

From $25 Open

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SEB Mud Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Castaic, CA Castaic

1 Mile Muddy Kids Run4 Mile Mud Obstacle

From $25 Open

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Glow for the Goal

Sat, Oct 3 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Glow for the Goal

From $25 Open

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Fiesta Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Reedley, CA Reedley

1/8 Mile Boys/Girls 5 and under1/4 Mile Girls 6-7Individuals with Disabilities +10

From $10 Closed

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SCREAMER RUN 2025

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids Trick or Treat Run5K RunVirtual Run +1

From $25 Closed

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Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2Mile5KBaby Goat Yoga 10:00AM +4

From $30 Open

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Paws On Patrol 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Atwater, CA Atwater

2K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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3rd Annual 5k Honor and Remember Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

3rd Annual 5K Honor and Remember Walk/Run

From $45 Open

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St. Paul the Apostle Chino Hills 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Chino Hills, CA Chino Hills

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom

Sat, Oct 3 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Cypress Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Cypress, CA Cypress

5k Run5K WalkCommunity Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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21st Annual Garin Park XC Challenge

Sat, Oct 3 · Hayward, CA Hayward

Women's Race (all ages)Open Men (ages 39 and under)Masters Men (ages 40 and up)

From $25 Open

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2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 K Celebration Walk (not timed)Youth (15 and under) 1k Celebration Walk (not timed)Youth (15 & Under) 5K run/walk (timed) +2

From $15 Open

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Zombie Invasion SLO 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo

1 Mile - Family Friendly5k Run - Family FriendlyZombie Registration

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Frida Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Fresno, CA Fresno

5K RUN/WALK2K RUN/WALKKids Dash Only +1

From $25 Open

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Orange County Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Silverado, CA Silverado

5K Run

From $35 Closed

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9th Annual Running with the Angels - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

5K Run-Walk Live5k Virtual Run-Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run Like A Girl 5K Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Run Like A Girl 5K Fun Run

From $50 Open

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Palos Verdes Trails 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Palos Verdes Peninsula

Palos Verdes Trails 5K - Run/JogVirtual Palos Verdes Trails 5KPalos Verdes Trails 5K - Fundraise to Run for Free (Closed)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Reyes Adobe Days "RAD" 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

RAD Kids Mile - 10 & underRAD Run - Reyes Adobe Days 5K

From $20 Open

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2026 Foundation for Reed Schools Run 4 Reed

Fri, Oct 9 · Tiburon, CA Tiburon

Reed Pre K and Kindergarten students Short CourseReed 1st and 2nd grade students 1 MileDel Mar students 1 Mile Color Run +1

From $40 Closed

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Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

Sat, Oct 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K WalkVirtual 5K5K Run +1

From $10 Open

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Run for Austin's Lungs

Sat, Oct 10 · Petaluma, CA Petaluma

Run for Austin's Lungs

From $50 Open

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BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 2026 CSNK2A1 Foundation "Move Your Way" Challenge

Sat, Oct 10 · Burlingame, CA Burlingame

BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS Move Your Way ChallengeBOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 5 Mile Run, Walk & Roll

From $30 Open

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San Bernardino County Sheriff's Mud Run

Sat, Oct 10 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

1k Kids Race5k Individual5 Person Team

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Apple Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Tehachapi, CA Tehachapi

5K

From $40 Closed

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lululemon DHO 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Cabazon, CA Cabazon

lululemon DHO 5k

From $45 Closed

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Louis Duarte's Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Hart Park Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

From $70 Open

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2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Mission Bay 5KTriathlon-SprintTriathlon-International +8

From $31 Open

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Rock & Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Aromas, CA Aromas

5K

From $35 Open

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Witch Way to the Polls 2026

Sun, Oct 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

WalkerRunnerYouth Rate - Runner +2

From $15 Open

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Ruff Run California

Sat, Oct 17 · Phelan, CA Phelan

1k Fun walk/run20 acre Fun Run20 acre Competition Wave

From $25 Open

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Howl-O-Ween Doggie 5K, 1 Miler by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Native Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Elk Grove, CA Elk Grove

1.4 Mile Walk2.8 Mile RunFREE Mammogram - Call 916-683-6000 ext 2011 for an appointment the day of!

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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