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.

Alameda Island Running Festival

Sun, Sep 20 · Alameda, CA Alameda

1 Mile Family Fun RunIsland 5k Run / Walk presented by PenumbraIsland 10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Hill Valley 88 Miler ™

Wed, Sep 23 · Hill Valley, CA Hill Valley

The 0.25 MileThe 1/2 MileOne Mile Fun Run/Walk +7

From $15 Open

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Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk

Fri, Sep 25 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

5K Run (Timed)10K Run (Timed)Virtual Participant +1

From $49 Closed

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Building Dreams Southland Regional Association of Realtors 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

5K Run/Walk (Combo - 2 people)5K Run/Walk w/K9 (Top Dog Division)5K Run/Walk ( T-Shirt & Medal Included)

From $35 Open

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2026 Vintage Festival 5K Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Sonoma, CA Sonoma

2026 Vintage Festival 5K Fun Run

From $35 Closed

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 26 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial 5K Run/Walk (Virtual)

Sat, Sep 26 · Any Town, CA Any Town

Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 26 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Be The Light 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Valencia, CA Valencia

5k10K

From $50 Open

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Vineyard Stomp 5K - Wise Villa Winery

Sat, Sep 26 · Lincoln, CA Lincoln

Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5k Run / WalkKids 5K Run / Walk (9 under)5K Run / Walk +2

From $27 Open

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Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K and Color Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Fun RunColor Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Caruthers District Fair Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Caruthers, CA Caruthers

Caruthers District Fair 2K Run/WalkCaruthers District Fair 5K Run

From $35 Closed

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Ascot Hills Challenge 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Ascot Hills Challenge Virtual 5KAscot Hills Challenge 5K

From $30 Open

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Roasted Run 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Roasted Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Sep 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Modesto, CA Modesto

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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CASA Superhero Run 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Lodi, CA Lodi

CASA Superhero Fun Run 2026

From $35 Closed

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10K On The Bay

Sun, Sep 27 · Hayward, CA Hayward

1 Mile Run or Walk5K (3.1 Miles) Run or Walk10K (6.2 miles) Run

From $25 Open

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KCF Calabasas 5K Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Calabasas, CA Calabasas

Kevin Cordasco Foundation Calabasas Kids RunKevin Cordasco Foundation Calabasas 5K

From $35 Open

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Barra of Mendocino Harvest Celebration Run 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Redwood Valley, CA Redwood Valley

5k

From $25 Open

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Miles for Inclusion 5K (Walk, Jog or Run)

Sun, Sep 27 · Porter Ranch, CA Porter Ranch

Miles for Inclusion 5K (Walk, Jog or Run)

From $50 Closed

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The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Family and Pets 1kThe Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial 5kVirtual Run

From $25 Open

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Tri to Inspire

Sun, Sep 27 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Mini Sprint Triathlon - FamilyMini Sprint Triathlon - Youth (16 & under)Mini Sprint Triathlon - Adult +5

From $45 Open 2 spots left

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Bimbo Global Race - Los Angeles

Sun, Sep 27 · Pasadena, CA Pasadena

Global Race (LA) - 5KGlobal Race (LA) - 10K

From $0 Closed

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Take Me to Your Pizza : Alien Dash 5K. 10K. Half Marathon Sponsored by Domino's Pizza

Sun, Sep 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Family Fun 1 Miler - Untimed5K: The Fast Slice 5K10K: The Deep Dish Dash 10K +2

From $20 Open

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Santa Cruz Triathlon

Sun, Sep 27 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Sprint AquathlonSprint RelaySprint Distance +4

From $65 Open 100 spots left

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SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKid's Dash (400 yards) or 1 Mile FUN RUN

From $28 Open

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Heartfelt Fun & Run

Tue, Sep 29 · Petaluma, CA Petaluma

Heartfelt Fun & Run 5K Virtual Run/Walk

From $38 Closed

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STEM Girls RUN the World

Thu, Oct 1 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual 5K Run or Walk

From $35 Closed

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2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 K Celebration Walk (not timed)Youth (15 and under) 1k Celebration Walk (not timed)Youth (15 & Under) 5K run/walk (timed) +2

From $15 Open

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Walk for Water 5K Los Angeles

Sat, Oct 3 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Walk for Water 5kVirtual Walk for Water 5kDonation Only

From $22.64 Open

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SCREAMER RUN 2025

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids Trick or Treat Run5K RunVirtual Run +1

From $25 Closed

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Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2Mile5KBaby Goat Yoga 11:00AM +3

From $45 Open

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4th Annual 5k Honor and Remember Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

4th Annual 5K Honor and Remember Walk/Run

From $40 Open

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Paws On Patrol 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Atwater, CA Atwater

2K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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Frida Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Fresno, CA Fresno

5K RUN/WALKVirtual Run/Walk2K RUN/WALK +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Awesome 80's Run

Sat, Oct 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Radical 5K Run/WalkTubular 10K RunVirtual Event

From $45 Open

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Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom

Sat, Oct 3 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Mean Girls 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

The Burn Book 5KThe Glen Coco 10KThe Full Plastics Half Marathon +1

From $34.99 Open

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Redding Breakfast Lions Turtle Bay Run 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Redding, CA Redding

Turtle Bay 2 mile Fun RunTurtle Bay 10 KTurtle Bay Run Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Run by the Sea

Sun, Oct 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Run by the Sea 4kRun by the Sea 12kRun by the Sea Half Marathon

From $45 Open

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AFNA Walk & Run - SF Bay Area

Sun, Oct 4 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Adult - 5k (above 16 Years)Kids - 5k (6 to 16 Years)10k - All ages +1

From $20 Closed

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Peace Officer Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Kids Fun Run5KFull Gear Challenge 5K +5

From $0 Open 50 spots left

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