5K Races in California — 2026

There are 269 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the NIGHT NATION RUN - SACRAMENTO in Sacramento on October 24. California 5K races run primarily October through February.

Miles for Migraine San Diego

Sat, Nov 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K RunParticipate Virtually

From $10 Open

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Run With Los Muertos

Sat, Nov 7 · Coachella, CA Coachella

5K

Closed

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Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Valencia, CA Valencia

5K

From $35 Open

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2nd Annual AMCFF “Running Con Ganas” 5K to Unite Los Angeles Community at LA Mission College

Sat, Nov 7 · Sylmar, CA Sylmar

Family RunGeneral AdmissionK-12 & College Students

From $0 Open

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Jakes & Del Mar Lifeguard Association Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Del Mar, CA Del Mar

5K Fun Run

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Tulare, CA Tulare

5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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5th Annual Tiger Run 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wildomar, CA Wildomar

Tiger Run 1 Mile Kids (K-5th) RunTiger Run 5k StudentsTiger Run 5K Adults

From $10 Open

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Run With Los Muertos 5K & Block Party

Sat, Nov 7 · Coachella, CA Coachella

5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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First Annual Pine School 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Holtville, CA Holtville

1st Annual Pine School 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Friendship Walk SD

Sun, Nov 8 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

2026 Friendship Walk SD2026 Friendship Fair Booth

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Sandy Sprint California Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer

Sun, Nov 8 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Sandy Sprint California 5K RunSandy Sprint 5K Walk- Children 12 and UnderSandy Sprint 5K Run- Children 12 and Under +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Corona, CA Corona

1 Mile Run5K Run

From $45 Open

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Running For Warriors

Wed, Nov 11 · Clovis, CA Clovis

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

From $35 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sacramento, CA

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Adult RegistrationChild Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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LASD Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

5K

From $30 Open

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Badges and Laces 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Delano, CA Delano

Badges and Laces 5k

From $35 Open

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Girls on the Run Bay Area Fall 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · San Leandro, CA San Leandro

Girls on the Run Bay Area Fall 5K

From $55 Open

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USACE SPL 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Corona, CA Corona

USACE SPL 5K

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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DoggieRun 4K/5K: Run to Promote Adoption! with pet or human division.

Sat, Nov 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

DoggieRun 4K with PetOnly Human DivisionRegister as a Team - 4k with pet

From $60 Open

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Diabetes Awareness 5K (Stockton)

Sat, Nov 14 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Diabetes Awareness 5K (T-shirt included)Diabetes Awareness 5K (No T-shirt)Diabetes Awareness 5K - Virtual Race (No T-shirt)

From $30 Open

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City of Commerce 5K Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Commerce, CA Commerce

Turkey Tike Trot - General (12 and Under)Turkey Tike Trot - Commerce Resident (12 and Under)5K Turkey Trot - Commerce Resident +3

From $0 Open

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5K Solo

Sat, Nov 14 · Downey, CA Downey

Relay Run groups of 3Downey Dance Team Turkey Trot 5k and Relay

From $26.66 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles

Sun, Nov 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - AdultVirtual - Adult +3

From $10 Open

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Finding Kids 5K with LuxFit

Sun, Nov 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

5K Run

From $40 Open

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Bowman Run with the Bulls presented by Hotel Vista Sierra

Sun, Nov 15 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Littles Fun Run (Age 5 and Under)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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OLM School 2 School Commemorative Family Walk

Sun, Nov 15 · Merced, CA Merced

Walk

From $15 Open

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Patagonia Salmon Run 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Salmon Run 5K

From $55 Closed

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City of Artesia 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Artesia, CA Artesia

City of Artesia 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Pie Pursuit

Sat, Nov 21 · Shafter, CA Shafter

Pie Pursuit 5K

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026

Sat, Nov 21 · Pacoima, CA Pacoima

LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026

From $0 Open

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Miles for Migraine Los Angeles

Sat, Nov 21 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

5K RunParticipate Virtually

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Running with the Wildcats

Sat, Nov 21 · Ojai, CA Ojai

Running with the Wildcats

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lake Forest, CA Lake Forest

5K Run/Walk

From $36 Open Closing Soon

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Ukiah Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

Kids 5K5K10K

From $15 Open

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Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water

Sun, Nov 22 · Irvine, CA Irvine

DUCKS 5K + Game Ticket!5K Run / WalkVirtual 5K (shirt & medal ONLY) +3

From $55.59 Open 50 spots left

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310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Sun, Nov 22 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Kids Run5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open

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Nun Run 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Temecula, CA Temecula

5K Family Fun Run ChildVirtual Runner5K Family Fun Run Adult

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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On Track Running Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

5K

From $45 Open

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual 5K5K

From $45 Open

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Coronado Turkey Trot presented by Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary

Thu, Nov 26 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 5K5KTiny Trotters Fun Run (5 & Under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Rosa Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Turkey Trot 5kTiny Turkey - .05K Children (Under 5 Years Old)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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RUN FOR PIE 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Soquel, CA Soquel

1/2 Mile Kids RacePie Mile / RelayRun For Pie 5k

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Rio Vista Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Rio Vista, CA Rio Vista

1 Mile Kids RunRio Vista Turkey Trot - 5K1/4 Mile Kids Dash

From $0 Open

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)Virtual Run5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redding, CA Redding

2 mile Fun Run Walk2026Turkey Trot 6 mile Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools

Thu, Nov 26 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

2026 IN-PERSON Brentwood Turkey Trot 5K2026 VIRTUAL Brentwood Turkey Trot 5K

From $40 Closed

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City of Upland Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K

Thu, Nov 26 · Upland, CA Upland

Kids 1K5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

5K Run/Walk - Adult5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration (4-17 years old)

From $45 Open

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Ojai Family Fund Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Ojai, CA Ojai

Turkey Trot 2026

From $30 Open

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Coalinga Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

2KVirtual 5K Race5K

From $35 Open

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