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.

Vaquero Strong 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Vaquero Strong 5K

From $30 Open

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Miles for Migraine San Francisco

Sat, Oct 24 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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Pink on Parade

Sat, Oct 24 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Pink on ParadeInformational VendorFood Vendor +2

From $10 Open 7 spots left

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Run4Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Covina, CA Covina

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Eden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Hollister, CA Hollister

5k

From $30 Open

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SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $22 Open

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita

Sun, Oct 25 · Valencia, CA Valencia

1K Kids and Puppy Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open

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Space Race Run

Sun, Oct 25 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Kids 1 Mile (Shirt not Included)Family 1 Mile Memory WalkTop Dog Division (No shirt included) +2

From $10 Open

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Day of The Dead 5K & 10k

Sun, Oct 25 · Fair Oaks, CA Fair Oaks

Day Of The Dead 5kDay Of The Dead 10kCalaveritas Run

From $25 Open

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Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

First Responder/ Healthcare/ TeacherStudent Rate5K Fun Run +2

From $30 Open

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1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash

From $33 Closed

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2026 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest

Sun, Oct 25 · Winters, CA Winters

1 Mile Monster Dash Untimed1 Mile Adult Untimed5K Run or Run/Walk Timed with Shirt +3

From $20 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

Sun, Oct 25 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 MILE SPEED WALKCLYDESDALE 5KATHENA 5K +2

From $25 Open

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Spooky Shuffle – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 25 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids Run(NOT TIMED)Special Pricing: Feliz Lopez5k Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Sharsheret West Coast Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Family Fun Race (1K)5k Run/WalkVirtual Race +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Lake Casitas Short Course Championships (Middle School Racer Sign Ups ONLY)

Fri, Oct 30 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Middle School Race

From $5 Closed

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USS Hornet Halloween 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Alameda, CA Alameda

USS Hornet Haloween 5k

From $25 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Pups & Human 5KVirtual Doggie Dash

From $45 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual 5K run5k Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Two Cities Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Kaiser Permanente 5k Gavin Gladding Run/WalkKaiser Permanente 10k Run/WalkJD Food Half Marathon +2

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

Sun, Nov 1 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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2026 Morro Bay Triathlon

Sun, Nov 1 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

5k RunSprintSprint Relay Team +10

From $50 Open

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DINO DASH

Sun, Nov 1 · Tustin, CA Tustin

2K Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Middle School +3

From $0 Open

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Las Calaveritas 10 Miler

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

5 Miler5K10 Miler

From $30 Open

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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 1 · Long beach, CA Long beach

1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Chico, CA Chico

5K10K

From $40 Open

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Beer City Half™ OC

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile5k +3

From $25 Open

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CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Campbell, CA Campbell

HERO 5K

From $50 Closed

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RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 100k & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

5k10kHalf Marathon

From $43.05 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

VIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Pride 5K Run & Walk (Under 21)Pride 5K Run & Walk (Adult)Virtual Pride 5K Run & Walk

From $25 Closed

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RUN FOR FREEDOM

Sat, Nov 7 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

RUN FOR FREEDOM 5KRUN FOR FREEDOM 10KRUN FOR FREEDOM VIRTUAL RACE

From $35 Open

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Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Valencia, CA Valencia

5K

From $45 Closed

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Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Tulare, CA Tulare

5k Run/Walk

From $15 Closed

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2026 Kaiser Permanente Get Fit Festival

Sat, Nov 7 · Irvine, CA Irvine

5K Run/WalkBike Tour36 Mile Team Relay Challenge

From $35 Open

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3rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K Run/Walk (Shirt + Medal Included)Kids Run (12yrs and under) + Special Prize

From $10 Open

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2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego

Sun, Nov 8 · Coronado, CA Coronado

5K - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)5K Run/Walk10 Mile - Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +8

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Temecula, CA Temecula

5K Run/Walk10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Corona, CA Corona

1 Mile Run5K Run

From $40 Open

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