5K Races in California — 2026

There are 268 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.

LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE RACE WALK6K CLYDESDALE6K RUN +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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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Run Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Pacific Grove, CA Pacific Grove

Elf Run - Kids 1K5K Timed Run1K Fun Walk or Run 5K Untimed

From $25 Closed

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Lights for Life 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Murrieta, CA Murrieta

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk Virtual

From $35 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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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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2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Timed5K UntimedKids Run +2

From $25 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

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Silicon Valley Santa Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Jose, CA San Jose

VIRTUAL 5K Santa RunHoliday Hero - SilverHoliday Hero - Gold +4

From $20 Closed

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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 - 4 Person Team Relay +2

From $15 Open

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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run/Walk +1

From $37.5 Open

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Clovis Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 MILE RUN/WALKCOMPETITIVE 5K RUNVirtual 5k +1

From $35 Open

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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open

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San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run

Sun, Jan 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

1 Mile Cruiser Walk / RunSan Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run"School Youth Free" - 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 Challenge5K Run/Walk

From $10 Closed

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Do It For Her 5K

Sun, Jan 24 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Adult EntryVirtualChild Entry

From $55 Closed

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Diabetes walk/run to create 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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Runnin' To The Rig

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Walkin' To The Rig 2kWalkin' To The Rig 2kKids: Runnin' 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 Closing Soon

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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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Artesa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 7 · Napa, CA Napa

5k5kHelp with Check-in (9-10:30am) Then Run +3

From $15 Open 6 spots left

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The Rocky Hill Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Exeter, CA Exeter

5K5KShort Course +5

From $47 Open

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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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Ironstone Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 14 · Murphys, CA Murphys

5k5k

From $30 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 RunVirtual Run +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 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Youth - Under 18)Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Adult)Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Adult) +1

From $20 Open

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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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20th Annual With Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Yorba Linda, CA Yorba Linda

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

From $35 Open

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Santa Anita Derby Day 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Arcadia, CA Arcadia

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Team - 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkUmamusume: Pretty Derby Team - 5K Run/Walk +5

From $15 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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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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8th Annual Super Bulldog Jog 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 17 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $25 Closed

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Clovis Rodeo 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2K Race Bib & T-Shirt Only2K2Mile +7

From $30 Open

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5K for Fragile X

Sat, Apr 17 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $17 Closed

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Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

5k5k

From $30 Open

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Crescenta Valley HomeTown 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · La Crescenta, CA La Crescenta

Kids 1KKids 1K Run/WalkBenny’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 Run - Adult1 Mile - Child +5

From $20 Closed

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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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2027 Spring Sprint Triathlon & San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, May 2 · San Diego, CA San Diego

SD Tri Series 5K RunDuathlon - 1 Mile Run-10 Mile Bike-5K RunTriathlon-Sprint +8

From $34 Open

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