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.

Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Cindy's Race 10 Mile |10k | 6K | Kid's 1K

Sun, Oct 4 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

In-Person 6kVirtual 6KVirtual 10k +3

From $30 Open

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Reyes Adobe Days "RAD" 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

RAD Kids Mile - 10 & underRAD Run - Reyes Adobe Days 5K

From $20 Open

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Palos Verdes Trails 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Palos Verdes Peninsula

Palos Verdes Trails 5K - Run/JogVirtual Palos Verdes Trails 5KPalos Verdes Trails 5K - Fundraise to Run for Free (Closed)

From $0 Open

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Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

Sat, Oct 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K WalkVirtual 5K5K Run +1

From $10 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 10 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Lafayette Res Run for Education

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, CA Lafayette

2 MileReservoir Challenge5K +2

From $0 Open

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East Bay Front Runners Pride Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Oakland, CA Oakland

5K In-Person Run & Walk5K Virtual Run & Walk10K In-Person Run +1

From $35 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 10 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 2026 CSNK2A1 Foundation Virtual Run, Walk & Roll

Sat, Oct 10 · Burlingame, CA Burlingame

BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 1 Mile Run, Walk & RollBOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 5 Mile Run, Walk & Roll

From $30 Closed

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Riverbank Run for the Cheese (50th Anniversary Run)

Sat, Oct 10 · Riverbank, CA Riverbank

Riverbank Run for the Cheese 1 mile (No shirt option)Riverbank Run for Cheese 1 mile youth (17 and under)Riverbank Run for the Cheese 1 Mile (Adult 18 & over) +11

From $25 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 10 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 10 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 10 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Run for Austin's Lungs

Sat, Oct 10 · Petaluma, CA Petaluma

Run for Austin's Lungs

From $50 Closed

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Scarecrow 2.0

Sat, Oct 10 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Kids Dash 6-102 Mile Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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OktoberFest Pumpkin Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Fresno, CA Fresno

5k Run WalkVirtual Run

From $40 Open

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Montebello Heritage 5K/10K

Sun, Oct 11 · Montebello, CA Montebello

Montebello Heritage Festival 5KMontebello Heritage Festival 10K

From $30 Open

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2026 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Weott, CA Weott

5K Run1/2 MarathonMarathon

From $40 Open

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Champion Mine Trail Race

Sun, Oct 11 · Nevada City, CA Nevada City

Champion Mine 5K Fun & Fitness Run/WalkChampion Mine 10K Fun & Fitness Race/WalkChampion Mine Trail Race Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Mission Bay 5KTriathlon-InternationalTriathlon-Sprint +8

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Ruff Run California

Sat, Oct 17 · Phelan, CA Phelan

1k Fun walk/run20 acre Fun Run20 acre Competition Wave

From $25 Open

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The Donut Fun Run 2026!

Sat, Oct 17 · Alameda, CA Alameda

The Donut Fun Run 2026

From $39 Open

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Springville Apple Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Springville, CA Springville

Half Mile Kids Run2 Mile Walk5K Run +1

From $15 Closed

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Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

6K Walk/Run - Not Awards Eligible6K Run/Walk - Awards EligibleVirtual

From $39 Open

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Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half

Sat, Oct 17 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

88 MPH Sprint 5KTwin Pines 10KEnchantment Under the Run Half Marathon +1

From $34.99 Open

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Howl-O-Ween Doggie 5K, 1 Miler by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler5K

From $25 Open

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12th Annual Native Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Elk Grove, CA Elk Grove

1.4 Mile Walk2.8 Mile Run

From $45 Open

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Reentry Resource Center’s Rise Up and Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K - Run/WalkVirtual 5K

Closed

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Merced Paws on Patrol Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Merced, CA Merced

Early Reg. 1mi. (NO dog)Early Reg. 1mi. (with my dog)Early Reg. 5K (NO dog) +3

From $30 Open

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MISSION INN RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Riverside, CA Riverside

5K Walk5K RunVirtual 5K (Virtual Run/Walk) +5

From $25 Open

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Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 18 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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SD HipHop 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

SD HipHop 5k

From $35 Open

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Beverly Hills Run of the Stars: 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Hills

STARS of Tomorrow Kids 1K (starts at 9:30am)5k from ANYWHERE5k Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open Closing Soon

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Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders

Sun, Oct 18 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Child 1 Mile (under 14)Adult 1 MileChild 5K (under 14) +1

From $15 Open

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2026 - City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo

City to the Sea 5KCity to the Sea Half Marathon

From $40 Open

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The Fresno Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

5k Run & WalkKids Donut Dash - 9 & Under

From $25 Open

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2026 Cal Tri LA - 10.18.26

Sun, Oct 18 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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Lake Evans Triathlon, 5k & 10k

Sun, Oct 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Sprint AquathlonVirtual Aquathlon5k Run +19

From $40 Open

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LIVE LIKE JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

VIRTUAL JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKETJOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKET

From $45 Open

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Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Run5k Run/WalkKids 1/4 M (7, 8 and 9) +2

From $25 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

Sat, Oct 24 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

2 MILE SPEED WALK5K RUN/WALKHALF MARATHON +1

From $25 Open

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Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Malibu, CA Malibu

5KCharity 5KVirtual 5K +11

From $0 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 24 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

PREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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RunThrough USA Long Beach 5k,10k & Half Marathon Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K (3.1 miles)10K (6.2 Miles)Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)

From $42 Open

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CASA Superhero Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

2K Run/WalkVirtual 5k-Run Anywhere5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Big Sur River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Big Sur, CA Big Sur

5K - Children under 12 years old5K - Adult10K - Adult +1

From $20 Open

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