5K Races in California — 2026

There are 720 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Superhero 5K Fun Run in Union City on March 8. California 5K races run primarily March through August.

Huntington Lake Triathlon, 5k & 10k

Sat, Jun 20 · Lakeshore, CA Lakeshore

Virtual 5k5k+ RunVirtual Aquathlon +15

From $50 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jun 20 · 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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Bakersfield Father's Day Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

2k walk (Non-Timed)5K Run or WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jun 20 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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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Nixon 5K for Title IX

Sat, Jun 20 · Yorba Linda, CA Yorba Linda

1K Kids Run5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Mayo 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Virtual 5K (No T-shirt or Medal)In Person 5K

From $35 Open

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Father's Day Run for Rotary

Sun, Jun 21 · Concord, CA Concord

5K Run (All Ages)

From $35 Closed

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Father's Day Run

Sun, Jun 21 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile Run/Walk10k RunVirtual

From $35 Open

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Father’s Day Classic – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, and Half Marathon

Sun, Jun 21 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5k10-Mile10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Goleta Beach Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile

Sat, Jun 27 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Kid's 1-Mile5K10K (6.65 miles) +1

From $20 Open

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TACOS & MICHE 5K RUN (FRESNO)

Sat, Jun 27 · Fresno, CA Fresno

MICHE 2 MILE WALKTACOS & MICHE 5K RUNATHENA - Women +185 lbs +2

From $25 Open

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Boogie Nights 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Boogie Nights 5K After DarkBoogie Nights 10K After DarkBoogie Nights Multiverse Virtual 5K, 10K, or Half After Dark

From $34.99 Open

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Summer time in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jun 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Placentia 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Placentia, CA Placentia

1K Kids Run5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Alien Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Jun 28 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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2026 Cal Tri La Crema - 6.28.26

Sun, Jun 28 · Guerneville, CA Guerneville

Olympic Swim (1640 yards)Sprint Swim (400 yards)Olympic Triathlon +5

From $23.86 Open

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Abbot Kinney One

Sun, Jun 28 · Venice, CA Venice

Men's Open MileMen's Masters Mile (40 Yrs and older)Women's Masters Mile (40 Yrs and older) +8

From $0 Closed 25 spots left

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TACOS & MICHE 5K RUN (BAKERSFIELD)

Sun, Jun 28 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

MICHE 2 MILE WALKTACOS & MICHE 5K RUN/WALKKIDS RACES (10 AND UNDER)

From $25 Open

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Simi 250 5k

Fri, Jul 3 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Simi 250 5k Run

From $25 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jul 4 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

1 Mile5K Run/WalkDiaper Dash 100 yards/ Kid's 200 yards +2

From $25 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 4 · 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 Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Chico, CA Chico

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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The Great American Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual5K Run10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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SURF CITY RUN

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Kids Fun Run - 9:00AMStroller 5K - 8:15AMResident 5K - 7:00AM +1

From $22 Closed

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Red, White & Blue Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Kiddie Race5K Fun Run/Walk10K +1

From $25 Open

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Liberty Bell 5k fun run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Kids 1 Mile5KVirtual 5k Race

From $25 Open

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Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile Run/WalkVeterans 2 Mile Run/Walk4 Mile Run +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

5KKids 1K10K

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Alameda, CA Alameda

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Kids 1K Fun RunVirtual San Diego 4th of July 5KSan Diego 4th Of July 5k +1

From $25 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Chester 4th of July Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Chester, CA Chester

Chester 4th of July Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Woodbridge Village Association 50th Anniversary - Ralph J. Redington 5K/10K Run and Kids Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Kids Run5K10K

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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20th Annual Freedom Run on the Ranch - July 4th 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Ladera Ranch, CA Ladera Ranch

Freedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park LoopFreedom Run 5kFreedom Run 10k +2

From $8 Open 50 spots left

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Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Pacific Palisades, CA Pacific Palisades

5K Run/WalkDick Lemen Run - High School Competition 5K10K Run +1

From $25 Closed

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Crown City Classic 12K & 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Kids Half MileCharity 5K - $200 fundraising commitment5K +4

From $0 Open

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Coveathlon #1

Thu, Jul 9 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Closed

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Riverpark 5k Summer Series

Thu, Jul 9 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Full 3-Week Series 5k 7/9-7/23 (Free T-Shirt included)Week 2 5k: 7/16Week 3 5k: 7/23 +1

From $20 Closed

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Beer City Half™ Alameda

Sat, Jul 11 · Alameda, CA Alameda

5k10kHalf Marathon +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

Sat, Jul 11 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/WalkLookin For A Cure Virtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 11 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Summer Luau Run 5K & 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5k10K

From $40 Open

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Coveathlon #2

Thu, Jul 16 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Closed

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Jolly10K

Sat, Jul 18 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

5K10K

From $45 Open

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