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.

Reentry Resource Center’s Rise Up and Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K - Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $41 Open

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11th Annual Combat Cancer Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Corona, CA Corona

ChildGeneral AdmissionEvent Shirt Only

From $10 Open

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The Donut Fun Run 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Alameda, CA Alameda

The Donut Fun Run 2026

From $39 Open

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Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

6K Run/Walk - Awards Eligible6K Walk/Run - Not Awards EligibleVirtual

From $39 Open

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MOB 5K Run Walk For Fun

Sun, Oct 18 · Bonita, CA Bonita

MOB 5K Run Walk For Fun

From $40 Open

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SD HipHop 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

SD HipHop 5k

From $35 Open

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Beverly Hills Run of the Stars: 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Hills

1k Kid's Race5k from ANYWHERE5k Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open Closing Soon

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LIVE LIKE JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKETVIRTUAL JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKET

From $45 Open

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Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders

Sun, Oct 18 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Child 1 Mile (under 14)Adult 1 MileChild 5K (under 14) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Run5k Run/WalkLittle Monster Dash (4, 5 and 6) +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rock & Run 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · El Segundo, CA El Segundo

5K

From $55 Closed

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Run4Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Covina, CA Covina

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Vaquero Strong 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Vaquero Strong 5K

From $30 Open

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Miles for Migraine San Francisco

Sat, Oct 24 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 24 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

STANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Pink on Parade

Sat, Oct 24 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Pink on ParadeInformational VendorFood Vendor +2

From $10 Open 7 spots left

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Cork & Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · San Miguel, CA San Miguel

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Austin Stiles Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ceres, CA Ceres

2nd Annual Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Eden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Hollister, CA Hollister

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual. 1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash

From $20 Open

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Space Race Run

Sun, Oct 25 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Kids 1 Mile (Shirt not Included)Family 1 Mile Memory Walk5K Run/Walk +2

From $10 Open

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Run for Hope

Sun, Oct 25 · Claremont, CA Claremont

Run for Hope 5K Fundraiser Run and Walk

From $10 Open

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Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

First Responder/ Healthcare/ TeacherStudent Rate5K Fun Run +2

From $30 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

Sun, Oct 25 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 MILE SPEED WALKCLYDESDALE 5K5K RUN/WALK +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids Run(NOT TIMED)Special Pricing: Feliz Lopez5k Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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USS Hornet Halloween 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Alameda, CA Alameda

USS Hornet Haloween 5k

From $25 Open

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2026 Lake Casitas Short Course Championships (Middle School Racer Sign Ups ONLY)

Fri, Oct 30 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Middle School Race

From $5 Open

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Whittier Spooktacular 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Whittier, CA Whittier

Creepy Crawly ½ Mile Dash - 11 & underStudent 5KGroup/Team 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Pups & Human 5KVirtual Doggie Dash

From $45 Open

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Northgate Market 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Kid's 1K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Gardner Health Services 2026 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Día de los Muertos 5K (Kids 0-12)Día de los Muertos 5K

From $25 Open

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Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual 5K run5k Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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Saratoga Education Foundation 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Kids Dash5K

From $15 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Child Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +2

From $0 Open

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CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

HERO 5K

From $50 Open

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Miles for Migraine San Diego

Sat, Nov 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K RunParticipate Virtually

From $10 Open

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Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Pride 5K Run & Walk (Adult)Pride 5K Run & Walk (Under 21)Virtual Pride 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

STANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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SMFA 5K Toy Run

Sat, Nov 7 · San Miguel, CA San Miguel

SMFA 5k Toy Run

From $32.5 Open Closing Soon

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Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Valencia, CA Valencia

5K

From $35 Open

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Her Fall Forward 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Stockton, CA Stockton

5K

From $25 Open

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Run With Los Muertos

Sat, Nov 7 · Coachella, CA Coachella

5K

Closed

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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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Run With Los Muertos 5K & Block Party

Sat, Nov 7 · Coachella, CA Coachella

5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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

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Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Corona, CA Corona

1 Mile Run5K Run

From $40 Open

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Running For Warriors

Wed, Nov 11 · Clovis, CA Clovis

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

From $35 Open

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LASD Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

5K

From $30 Closed

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DoggieRun 4K/5K: Run to Promote Adoption and Bond with your Dog!

Sat, Nov 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Only Human DivisionDoggieRun 4K with Pet

From $60 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Child Registration 12 & UnderChild Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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