5K Races in California — 2026

There are 278 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the NIGHT NATION RUN - SACRAMENTO in Sacramento on October 24. California 5K races run primarily October through February.

NIGHT NATION RUN - SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 24 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - San Francisco

Sat, Oct 24 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

5K

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Sacramento

Sat, Oct 24 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

5K

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Fresno

Sat, Oct 24 · Fresno, CA Fresno

5K

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Long Beach

Sat, Oct 24 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - San Jose

Sat, Oct 24 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Anaheim

Sat, Oct 24 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

5K

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Los Angeles

Sat, Oct 24 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K

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Run4Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Covina, CA Covina

5K Run/Walk

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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 ParadeFood VendorShow Car Registration +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon 7 spots left

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Vaquero Strong 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Vaquero Strong 5K

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Cork & Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · San Miguel, CA San Miguel

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

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Eden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Hollister, CA Hollister

5k

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2nd Annual Austin Stiles Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ceres, CA Ceres

2nd Annual Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $35 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 Closing Soon

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Mutt Run

Sat, Oct 24 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Mutt Run

From $60 Closed

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Monster Dash 5k - Hosted by PCS MVP Club - Quincy Site

Sat, Oct 24 · Quincy, CA Quincy

Monster Dash 5k Fun Run/WalkMonster Dash - PCS Student Registration

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Tokay Against Cancer 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Lodi, CA Lodi

Kids RunCommunity 5KStudent 5K

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The Main Street Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 24 · San Jacinto, CA San Jacinto

The Main Street Monster Mile

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ROCK & RUN 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · El Segundo, CA El Segundo

Rock & Run 5K

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Howlin' Moon 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

1K2K5K

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King City 5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · King City, CA King City

King City 5K Run

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1st Annual Lake Los Angeles Desert Sunrise 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Lancaster, CA Lancaster

Desert Sunrise 5k Youth RunDesert Sunrise 5k RunDesert Sunrise 5k Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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

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Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual 5k Fun RunStudent RateFirst Responder/ Healthcare/ Teacher +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Hope

Sun, Oct 25 · Claremont, CA Claremont

Run for Hope 5K Fundraiser Run and Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

1 IN 5K Dyslexia DashVirtual. 1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash

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5K Trunk Or Treat

Sun, Oct 25 · Corona, CA Corona

1 Mile Kids Run5K Trunk Or Treat Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids Run(NOT TIMED)5k Run/WalkSpecial Pricing: Feliz Lopez +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hauntington Park 5K 2026

Wed, Oct 28 · Huntington Park, CA Huntington Park

Hauntington Park 5K (Ages 13+)

From $25 Open

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USS Hornet Halloween 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Alameda, CA Alameda

USS Hornet Haloween 5k

From $25 Closed

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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 Open Closing Soon

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Northgate Market 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Kid's 1K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Pups & Human 5KVirtual Doggie Dash

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Foothill Presents: Nightmare on Hart Park Lane 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

5K Halloween Run

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Boo Run 5k & 10k

Sat, Oct 31 · Porterville, CA Porterville

5K Run/Walk10k Run/Walk

From $50 Closed

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Whittier Spooktacular 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Whittier, CA Whittier

Creepy Crawly ½ Mile Dash - 11 & under5KGroup/Team 5K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gardner Health Services 2026 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Día de los Muertos 5KDía de los Muertos 5K (Kids 0-12)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual 5K run5k Run or Walk

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Run Forever Mile Time Trial

Sat, Oct 31 · Durham, CA Durham

Run Forever Mile Time Trial

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Motherlode Monster Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Jackson, CA Jackson

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Saratoga Education Foundation 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Kids Dash5K

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The Pursuit - Presented by L.I.F.T. Run Club

Sat, Nov 7 · Hanford, CA Hanford

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Closed

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SMFA 5K Toy Run

Sat, Nov 7 · San Miguel, CA San Miguel

SMFA 5k Toy Run

From $32.5 Open Closing Soon

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Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

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

From $25 Open

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Ruff Day Rescue Virtual 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Discovery Bay, CA Discovery Bay

5K Dog Registration5K Human Registration

From $5 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

PREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

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Her Fall Forward 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Stockton, CA Stockton

5K

From $25 Open

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