5K Races in California — 2026

There are 675 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run for the Rancho 2026 - Rancho Las Virgenes *NEW LOCATION* in Calabasas on June 18. California 5K races run primarily June through February.

RUN FOR ASL 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Culver City, CA Culver City

RUN FOR ASL 5K

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Dream Big 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Victorville, CA Victorville

Dream Big 5k

From $40 Open

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Justin Garza Memorial Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile Run/WalkJustin Garza StudentsChildren: 12 and under

From $30 Open

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Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge

Sun, Aug 23 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge - 4.15 miles

From $25 Open

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Californian Dreamin 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Millerton Madness Triathlon

Sun, Aug 23 · Friant, CA Friant

Run Anywhere5k RunTri Anywhere +6

From $60 Open

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One Love Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5k10K10 Miler +1

From $29.5 Open

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Splash Dash 5k (& Dry Run 5k) at Wild Rivers in Irvine

Sun, Aug 23 · Irvine, CA Irvine

The DRY RUN 5k (Avoid the last section/The Wet Wild River & stay dry)5K SPLASH DASH 'Cool, get wet at the end " RUNDucky Dash (kid's 1/2 mile/400 meter/or 200 yard dash)

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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I Run They Learn

Sat, Aug 29 · Dublin, CA Dublin

IRunTheyLearn

From $45 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Move4Life's Half-Marathon

Sat, Aug 29 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

2-Mile Walk5K Run10K Run +1

From $35 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 29 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 29 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Moonlight Madness

Sat, Aug 29 · Shasta Lake, CA Shasta Lake

2-Mile2-Mile Kids 18 and Under

From $10 Open

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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

Sat, Aug 29 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

BEACHFEST SCORED1 MILE SWIM5K BEACH RUN +20

From $0 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sat, Aug 29 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Apple City 5k

Sun, Aug 30 · Watsonville, CA Watsonville

Kids 1k5k

From $10 Open

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Walk for Paws

Sun, Aug 30 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

Walk for Paws

From $35 Open

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Barbara Schmidt Millar Women's Triathlon & 5K: Celebrating Life, Empowering Women

Sun, Aug 30 · Nevada City, CA Nevada City

Barbara Schmidt Millar Women's 5k Run/WalkBarbara Schmidt Millar Women's Triathlon Celebrating Life, Empowering WomenBarbara Schmidt Millar Women's Triathlon Relay Team

From $40 Closed

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Foster the Future Run

Sun, Aug 30 · La Canada, CA La Canada

5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 30 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Kids 1K5KVirtual 5K +5

From $12.5 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Virtual Outrun Lupus Run/Walk

Tue, Sep 1 · Any town, CA Any town

Virtual Walk or Run

From $25 Open

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Kids Walk

Tue, Sep 1 · Loma Linda, CA Loma Linda

VIRTUAL WALKERIN-PERSON WALKER100 CHALLENGE +1

From $15 Open

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HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES

Thu, Sep 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

5K Run5K RUNMTB/GRAVEL RACE +5

From $25 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SAN JOSE

Sat, Sep 5 · San Jose, CA San Jose

STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Run for Life

Sat, Sep 5 · Porterville, CA Porterville

5k Run5k Walk

From $45 Open

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Strollin' for the Colon

Sat, Sep 5 · Napa, CA Napa

Strollin for the Colon

From $35 Open

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Friends of the Park - 5k & 1-mile Sprint

Sat, Sep 5 · Tahoe Vista, CA Tahoe Vista

Friends of the Park -Labor Day Weekend 5k & 1-mile fun run.

From $40 Open

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Taco The Town 5K & 10K

Sat, Sep 5 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Taquito 1K (12 and under)5KVirtual 5K +2

From $0 Open

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A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

Sat, Sep 5 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

From $40 Open

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FIESTA 10K & MILE RUN - FRESNO

Sat, Sep 5 · Fresno, CA Fresno

MILE RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK10K RUN +1

From $25 Open

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9/11 Run to Remember

Sat, Sep 5 · Clovis, CA Clovis

1m Walk (Non-timed)5k RunVirtual Run

From $32.5 Open Closing Soon

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Ryan's Ranch Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pismo Beach, CA Pismo Beach

Kids Mile5K10K

From $17 Open

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Long Beach Labor Day Run - Merging Forces 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 1 Miler, Kids Dash

Mon, Sep 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler5K10K +2

From $15 Open

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Labor of Love - Merging Forces 5K.10K by Califlow Runs

Mon, Sep 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler5K10K +1

From $15 Open

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San Diego 5K SCADaddle for Research

Fri, Sep 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5KSCAD Social Reunion & Dinner & SCADaddle 5K BundleSocial Reunion & Dinner

From $45 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 12 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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LA Kings 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

LA Kings Virtual 5K (includes t-shirt & medal ONLY)LA Kings 5K (under age 13)LA Kings 5K

From $40 Open

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Pinoy Runners NorCal 7 Kilometer/ 0.7 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Brisbane, CA Brisbane

0.7 Mile Fun Run & Walk - YOUTH (18 and under)0.7 Mile Fun Run & Walk7 Kilometers Fun Run - YOUTH (18 and under) +3

From $13 Open

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Silicon Valley Mini Kids Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Mini Triathlon

From $60 Closed

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 12 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Pincushion Hill Climb

Sat, Sep 12 · Friant, CA Friant

Pincushion Hill Climb Mtn GoatPincushion Hill Climb 1 Mile

From $33 Open

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San Diego Neighborhood Run 5K & 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

San Diego Neighborhood Run 5KSan Diego Neighborhood Run 10K

From $35 Open

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LASD PINK PATCH 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Sep 12 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

In-Person 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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