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.

Visalia Emergency Aid Race Against Hunger

Thu, Nov 26 · Visalia, CA Visalia

2 Mile WalkKids 2 Mile Walk5K Run Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Benicia, CA Benicia

Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Irvine, CA Irvine

IRVINE/OC 1 Mile Turkey DashIRVINE/OC Turkey Trot 5KVirtual Run +2

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Kindness Matters Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

2026 Kindness Matters Virtual Walk2026 Kindness Matters In-Person Walk

From $20 Open

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Big Bear Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

3 Miles

From $35 Open

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Redlands Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redlands, CA Redlands

Kids 1K Run5K5K - WITHOUT Canned Food Donation

From $19.44 Open

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GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3K/6K

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3KGranite Bay Turkey Trot 6k

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

Thu, Nov 26 · Pleasanton, CA Pleasanton

12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

Turkey Trot 2026

From $40 Open

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Ventura Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Kids 1K (14 & Under)5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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CCLCF Thanksgiving Run & Food Drive

Thu, Nov 26 · La Cañada Flintridge, CA La Cañada Flintridge

CCLCF Thanksgiving Kid's Mile 2026CCLCF Thanksgiving 5K Run 2026

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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G.O.L.O.W. Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Live Oak, CA Live Oak

5k Run

From $50 Open

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25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

FUN RUNNERS - 2026 Thanksgiving 5KTIMED RUNNERS - 2026 Thanksgiving Day 5KVIRTUAL AT HOME - 2026 Thanksgiving 5K

From $36 Open

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Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Concord, CA Concord

Kids Run presented by Liberty GymnasticsConcord California Turkey Trot 5K Run WalkFamily 4-pack registration special +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Ramon, CA San Ramon

Turkey Trot 5kTiny Turkey .05K (Children 5 and under)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Sebastopol Turkey Trot - 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Sebastopol, CA Sebastopol

Little Legs 2kSebastopol Turkey Trot - 5KVirtual Turkey Trot

From $10 Open

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Fresno Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile Walk5k Run/WalkKids (0-4) +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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College of the Canyons 18th Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

18th Annual COC 5K Turkey TrotKiddie K

From $15 Open

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Claremont Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · CLAREMONT, CA CLAREMONT

1K Kid's Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Moraga Turkey Trot-2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Moraga, CA Moraga

1.5 Miles5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cayucos, CA Cayucos

2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run

From $35 Open

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13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Tustin, CA Tustin

13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

From $35 Open

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CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2k Walk (not timed)5k Run/WalkLate Comers 5k (No Shirt No Medal) +1

From $30 Open

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Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Pasadena, CA Pasadena

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot 2026

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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Kings County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hanford, CA Hanford

5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk3K Turkey Trot WalkKids Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Delano, CA Delano

2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run

From $25 Closed 40 spots left

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military RegistrationAdult Registration +1

From $5 Closed

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Waffle Run

Sun, Nov 29 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Run/WalkCompetitive 5K Run5K Fun Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Brooks West XC Championships

Sat, Dec 5 · Walnut, CA Walnut

Senior Girls 5KFleet Feet Boys Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12)Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12) +8

From $45 Open

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Chino Valley YMCA Reindeer Romp 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Chino, CA Chino

Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Los Angeles, CA

Sat, Dec 5 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K TimedVirtual Jingler5K Untimed

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Ohana Holiday Run

Sun, Dec 6 · San Diego, CA San Diego

1K Kid's Run + Toy Donation1K Kid's Run/WalkTop Dog Division (No Shirt Included) + Toy Donation +4

From $15 Open

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Reindeer Run 5k Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Union City, CA Union City

5k Youth5k

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE RACE WALK6K CLYDESDALE6K ATHENA +4

From $15 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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Lights for Life 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Murrieta, CA Murrieta

5K Run/Walk Virtual5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Race to Whoville

Sat, Dec 12 · Manteca, CA Manteca

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH

Sat, Dec 12 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Kids Elf Dash5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run/Walk5K Assisted Athlete5K Virtual

From $45 Open

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Run Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Pacific Grove, CA Pacific Grove

Elf Run - Kids 1K1K Fun Walk or Run 5K Untimed5K Timed Run

From $25 Open

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Bakersfield Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Youth 2 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile Run/WalkYouth 5k Run/Walk +2

From $15 Open

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40th Annual Tinsel Triathlon

Sun, Dec 13 · Hemet, CA Hemet

5K Run OnlyTeam - 2 -3 person relayIndividual +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk L.A.

Sun, Dec 13 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K Run/2.5K Walk (Youth 6-17)5K Run/2.5K Walk (5 & Under)Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk L.A. - VIRTUAL (ADULT & YOUTH) +1

From $0 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Timed5K UntimedDoggie Dash +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Silicon Valley Santa Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K Santa Run5K Santa's HelperHoliday Hero - Silver +4

From $20 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - FRESNO

Thu, Dec 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

From $20 Open

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Santa Beer Run & Kids Elf Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Elf Run (Ages 5-7)Elf Run (Ages 8-12)Santa Beer Mile - Individual Race +2

From $15 Open

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Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief

Sat, Dec 19 · Irvine, CA Irvine

1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open

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