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.

9th Annual Run4Sharks & Ocean Health Fair 5k Fundraiser...Custom medal to all Finishers! Timed 5k on a new flat course in Long Beach

Sat, Mar 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5KVirtual 5k

From $30 Closed

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11th Antioch Rotary Club Bunny Hop 5K

Sat, Mar 27 · Antioch, CA Antioch

5K Run/Walk/Hop5K Run/Walk/Hop

From $30 Open

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blossom 2.0

Sat, Mar 27 · Exeter, CA Exeter

2 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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20th Annual With Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Yorba Linda, CA Yorba Linda

Adult 5KStudent 5K (ages 5 - 18 years)Adult 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Santa Anita Derby Day 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Arcadia, CA Arcadia

5K Run/WalkUmamusume: Pretty Derby Team - 5K Run/WalkUmamusume: Pretty Derby Team - 5K Run/Walk +6

From $0 Closed

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UMS Music Fun Run

Sun, Apr 4 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

UMS 5K Fun Run & WalkUMS 5K Fun Run & Walk

From $25 Closed

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Creekcut Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 4 · Paso Robles, CA Paso Robles

5k

From $30 Open

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Suzie Smith Memorial Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Redding, CA Redding

Suzie Smith Memorial RunSuzie Smith Memorial Run

From $35 Closed

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Los Angeles Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo

Sat, Apr 10 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

LA Superhero 5K Run/WalkLA Superhero 5K Run/WalkLA Superhero - Virtual Run +7

From $40 Open

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Donut Stop Running

Sat, Apr 10 · Stockton, CA Stockton

1K - Ages 12 and under1K - Ages 12 and under3K +2

From $0 Open

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Wise Villa Wine Run 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Lincoln, CA Lincoln

5k5k

From $40 Open

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BEAST MODE - HYBRID 5K CHALLENGE

Sat, Apr 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K HYBRID

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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47th Annual AMS 5K & Wellness Expo VI

Sat, Apr 10 · Manhattan Beach, CA Manhattan Beach

Sponsor St. Lawrence of Brindisi student (AMS Sister School)Adult 5K & Wellness ExpoChildren (14 & Under) 5K & Wellness Expo +15

From $16 Closed

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8th Annual Super Bulldog Jog 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 17 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Kids/Students (18 & Under)Adult (18+)Kids/Students (18 & Under) +1

From $25 Closed

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5K and Fun Day for Fragile X

Sat, Apr 17 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $17 Open

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Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

5k5k

From $30 Open

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Generations In Motion 2 Mile and Relay

Sat, Apr 17 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Greenest Fastest Mile Run2 Mile Senior Wellness Race5K Stroll, Roll or Run (50 Plus) +5

From $30 Closed

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Clovis Rodeo 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2Mile2K Race Bib & T-Shirt Only2K +7

From $30 Open

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Crescenta Valley HomeTown 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · La Crescenta, CA La Crescenta

Kids 1K Run/WalkKids 1KBenny’s Top Dog Division (No Shirt Included + non-timed) +3

From $35 Open

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Viansa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 18 · Sonoma, CA Sonoma

5k

From $30 Open

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COVINA FUN RUN XXX

Sat, Apr 24 · Covina, CA Covina

1 Mile - Child1 Mile - Child1 Mile Run - Adult +5

From $20 Closed

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Orange County Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo

Sat, Apr 24 · Irvine, CA Irvine

OC Superhero 5K Run/WalkOC Superhero 5K Run/WalkOC Superhero Virtual Run +3

From $0 Open

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Michael Bazan Jimenez & Noah Lichwa Memorial Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Winters, CA Winters

Michael Bazan Jimenez & Noah Lichwa Memorial Fun RunMichael Bazan Jimenez & Noah Lichwa Memorial Fun Run

From $40 Closed

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Gift of Life

Sat, Apr 24 · Visalia, CA Visalia

5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Move4U 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's, Dystonia, & Movement Disorders

Sat, Apr 24 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Move4U 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's, Dystonia and Movement DisordersMove4U 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's, Dystonia and Movement Disorders

From $20 Open

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Walk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness Walkathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Placerville, CA Placerville

Walk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness 5kWalk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness 5k

From $40 Open

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Kerman Almond Festival Scholarship Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 1 · Kerman, CA Kerman

Kids Run 1/8 MileKids Run 1/8 MileKids Run 1/4 Mile +7

From $5 Closed

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Run With All Your Heart 5k- Los Angeles

Sat, May 1 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Curing Kids Cancer- LA Run With All Your Heart 5KCuring Kids Cancer- LA Run With All Your Heart 5K

From $25 Closed

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2027 Spring Sprint Triathlon & San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, May 2 · San Diego, CA San Diego

SD Tri Series 5K RunTriathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)Duathlon - 1 Mile Run-10 Mile Bike-5K Run +8

From $34 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma San Francisco

Sat, May 8 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1-Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult +7

From $10 Open

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Bakersfield Mother’s Day Run

Sun, May 9 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Late Comers 5k5k Run5k Run +5

From $35 Open

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Villa Park 5K

Sat, May 15 · Villa Park, CA Villa Park

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Closed

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KID-FIT Family Fun Run 5K & 1K - All Ages

Sat, May 15 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

The KID-FIT 1KThe KID-FIT 1KThe KID-FIT 5K +2

From $26 Open

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Foster5K + Kids Dash

Sun, May 16 · San Jose, CA San Jose

10th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash Presented by Rubrik11th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash

From $45 Closed

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TSCL 5th Annual Mental Health 5K Run & Walk

Sat, May 22 · Claremont, CA Claremont

Kids 5K Walk/Run (6 & under)Youth (17 & under) 5K Walk/RunAdult 5K Walk/Run +3

From $0 Closed

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Memorial 5K Run

Sun, May 23 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

Memorial 5K RunMemorial 5K Run

From $40 Open

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The Great Donut Run

Sun, May 23 · Irvine, CA Irvine

1 Miler Donut Run/ Walk1 Miler Donut Run/ WalkVirtual Run/Walk +7

From $27 Open

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MODESTO MEMORIAL CLASSIC

Sat, May 29 · Modesto, CA Modesto

1 Mile Run/Walk (Ages 18 and over)1 Mile Run/Walk (Kids Age 17 and under)1 Mile Run/Walk (Kids Age 17 and under) +17

From $25 Open

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Thummer's Memorial Day 5K

Mon, May 31 · Pomona, CA Pomona

5K Run/WalkSpectator Pass

From $20 Closed

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Bakersfield Hot Fudge Sundae Run

Sat, Jun 5 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk +3

From $35 Open

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VI TRI

Sun, Jun 6 · Visalia, CA Visalia

5k Run5k RunVirtual Triathlon +13

From $35 Closed

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Hot Fudge Sundae Run

Sun, Jun 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2m Walk (Not Timed)2m Walk (Not Timed)5k Run/Walk +3

From $35 Open

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4th Annual Norwalk 5K

Sun, Jun 6 · Norwalk, CA Norwalk

Children's 1K DashChildren's 1K DashYouth 5K +3

From $15 Closed

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Sacramento Pride Run

Sat, Jun 12 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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We Crawl this Town- 5k and Beer Mile Relay - Camarillo

Sat, Jun 12 · Camarillo, CA Camarillo

4 person-Beer Mile Relay4 person-Beer Mile Relay5k +1

From $49.99 Closed

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Four Fools Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 12 · Rodeo, CA Rodeo

Check-In Volunteer and Run the 5KWine Run 5k Four Fools WineryWine Run 5k Four Fools Winery

From $15 Open 8 spots left

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Riverpark 5k Summer Run

Sat, Jun 26 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Kids K (ages 7 and under)Week 4 5K: 7/23Week 2 5K: 7/9 +4

From $10 Open

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Seaport Village 5K

Sun, Jun 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Seaport Village 5K RunSeaport Village 5K Run

From $30 Open

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San Diego International Triathlon & Waterfront 5.6K

Sun, Jun 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Waterfront 5.6KAquabike (Swim/Bike) - SprintTriathlon-International +7

From $34 Open

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IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile

Sun, Jul 4 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

1 Mile1 Mile5K Run/Walk +9

From $25 Open

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