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.

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 Closing Soon

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Clovis Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 MILE RUN/WALKCOMPETITIVE 5K RUN5K FUN RUN/WALK +1

From $35 Open

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Auburn Santa Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Auburn, CA Auburn

5K GRINCH TEAM5k SANTA TEAMVIRTUAL SANTA TEAM +1

From $25 Open

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Run Run Rudolph 2 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 20 · Hanford, CA Hanford

Kids Reindeer Fun Run (Ages 1 to 12)2 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk

Mon, Dec 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Run/WalkYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Spell Your City

Fri, Jan 1 · Weimar, CA Weimar

PORTLANDPITTSBURGHMADISON +22

From $35 Open

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Clovis New Year's Day 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Fun Run/Walk5K Competitive Run +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Visalia PAL Resolution 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Visalia PAL Resolution "1.5 mile" WalkVisalia PAL Resolution 5K Run/Walk " Virtual Run" ONLYVisalia PAL Resolution "5K" Run

From $35 Open 20 spots left

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THE RESET HYBRID 5K CHALLENGE

Sun, Jan 3 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K HYBRID

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run

Sun, Jan 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

1 Mile Cruiser Walk / RunVirtual: San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun RunSan Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run +1

From $40 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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The Master's University Winter 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Kids K5K Run/Walk5K Challenge

From $10 Closed

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Roasted Run 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Roasted Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Do It For Her 5K

Sun, Jan 24 · Temecula, CA Temecula

VirtualChild EntryAdult Entry

From $55 Open

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The Kayla Bernardi BEE Positive Fun Run Walk

Sat, Jan 30 · Turlock, CA Turlock

5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Closed

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Run Like It's Recess 5K

Sun, Jan 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KToddler Run +1

From $15 Open 55 spots left

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Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M

Sat, Feb 6 · Moorpark, CA Moorpark

1M Fun Run5k Run

From $20 Open

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Superb Owl Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Run/Walk5k Virtual Run/Walk5k Fun Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Trojan Trot 5K & Fun Run - All Abilities!

Sat, Feb 6 · Irvine, CA Irvine

1-Mile Fun Run5K5K - UNI Students & Staff

From $25 Open

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Citrus College Athletics Super 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Glendora, CA Glendora

Kids 1K Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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Lourenco Memorial Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Turlock, CA Turlock

2 mile5 K

From $30 Open

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5k/1mile- WALK/RUN FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES AWARENESS

Sat, Feb 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

1 Mile for Diabetes awareness5k for diabetes awareness

From $25 Open

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Hungry Dog Dash 2027

Sun, Feb 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Hungry Dog Dash 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Elevate 5k & 12 Hour Race at First Baptist Church

Fri, Feb 12 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

5k Race12 Hour Race

From $22 Open

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Bee Sweet Citrus Farm-K

Sat, Feb 13 · Fresno, CA Fresno

1 Mile Walk5k Timed Event

From $30 Open

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Fresno Valentine Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Youth Fun Run 2 MileYouth Competitive 5kAdult Fun Run 5k +5

From $12 Open

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The Lumpia Run (presented by CVAORN)

Thu, Feb 18 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Kids 5K5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open

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4 Mile Hill Challenge

Sat, Feb 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

2K Youth Hill Challenge2K Youth Hill Challenge4 Mile Run +1

From $10 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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cmX 5K 2027

Sat, Feb 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Kids RunKids Run5K Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open

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BMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/Run! We're creating GENERATIONAL HEALTH!

Sat, Feb 27 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

BMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/RunBMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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Vineyard Vibes 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Templeton, CA Templeton

🍇Sips & Strides 5K & Tasting 21+🌞Strides & Shine Under 21

From $48 Open

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Akash Wine Run 5k

Sun, Feb 28 · Temecula, CA Temecula

5k5k5k Hidden

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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Screenland 5K

Sun, Feb 28 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Munchkin Dash Kids RunMunchkin Dash Kids Run5K Run/Walk +3

From $11.9 Open

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2027 NLMUSD Wellness 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 6 · La Mirada, CA La Mirada

KIDS RUNGROUP TEAM/5KHIGH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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PSL Evolve Harvest 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Mar 6 · Riverside, CA Riverside

PSL Evolve Harvest 5K Walk/RunPSL Evolve Harvest 5K Walk/Run

From $45 Closed

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Artesa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 7 · Napa, CA Napa

5k5kHelp with Check-in (7-8:30am) Then Run +3

From $15 Open 6 spots left

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St. Patrick's Day 5k 2027

Sat, Mar 13 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

St. Patrick's Day 5k 2026St. Patrick's Day 5k 2027

From $30 Closed

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The Rocky Hill Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Exeter, CA Exeter

5K5KLong Course +5

From $47 Open

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Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk (Santa Rosa, California)

Sat, Mar 13 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Annual Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk (Santa Rosa, California)

From $30 Open

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St Patrick's Day Run

Sun, Mar 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Green 2 MilerGreen 2 MilerShamrock 4 Mile Run/Walk +3

From $35 Open

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Ironstone Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 14 · Murphys, CA Murphys

5k5k

From $30 Open

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Mission Hills 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Run/WalkMission Hills 5K

From $35 Open

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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 (Dogs + Humans) +3

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Run for Roots: Heard It Through the Grapevine

Sat, Mar 20 · Fresno, CA Fresno

5k Run/WalkVirtual Run5k Run/Walk +2

From $30 Open

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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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Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk (Pasadena, California)

Sat, Mar 20 · Pasadena, CA Pasadena

Annual Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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REACH Foundation Shamrock 'n Run

Sun, Mar 21 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

2K Elementary School Student PYLUSD2K Middle School Student PYLUSD2K General Participant +13

From $29.1 Open

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Bakersfield Donut Run

Sat, Mar 27 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1.5 Mile Walk1.5 Mile Walk5k Run +3

From $40 Open

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