5K Races in California 2026 | Upcoming Races & Dates

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.

Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

Sun, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Liberty Bell 5k Fun RunLiberty Bell 5k Fun RunKids Fun Run +3

From $20 Open

Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

Sun, Jul 4 · Alameda, CA Alameda

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

Sat, Jul 10 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Lookin For A Cure Virtual 5KLookin For A Cure Virtual 5KLookin For A Cure 5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

2027 Strawberry Fields 5K & 2K

Sat, Jul 17 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

2026 Strawberry Fields 2K2027 Strawberry Fields 2K2026 Strawberry Fields 5K +1

From $10 Open 67 spots left

Pre Reg 2027 Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Sun, Aug 15 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Kids DashVirtual 5K5k

From $10 Closed

Walk for Water 5k Santa Barbara

Sat, Aug 21 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Kids Fun RunWalk for Water 5KVirtual Walk for Water 5k +1

From $8.49 Open

Moonlight Madness

Sat, Aug 28 · Shasta Lake, CA Shasta Lake

2-Mile2-Mile Kids 18 and Under2-Mile +1

From $10 Closed

Walk for Water 5K Los Angeles

Sat, Oct 9 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Walk for Water 5kVirtual Walk for Water 5kDonation Only

From $22.64 Open

Pre Registration 2027 - Beverly Hills Run of the Stars

Sun, Oct 17 · Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Hills

STARS of Tomorrow Kids 1K5k from ANYWHERE5k Run/Walk

From $9.99 Closed

Pre-Registration Screenland 5K 2028

Sun, Feb 27 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Munchkin Dash Kids Run5K Run/WalkVirtual Run on Your Own

From $11.95 Closed

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