5K Races in California — 2026

There are 256 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Thursday Evening 5K Race (Sponsored by AREC) in Long Beach on July 23. California 5K races run primarily July through February.

Thursday Evening 5K Race (Sponsored by AREC)

Thu, Jul 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

I'm Your Huckleberry 5k (Sponsored by AREC)

From $20 Open Closing Soon 87 spots left

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Aztlan XC Classic

Sat, Jul 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

18 years and over with Retro Shirt18 years and over (no shirt included)17 years and under

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Break the Chains: A Walk for Cult Recovery - 2026 International Cult Awareness Month

Sat, Jul 25 · Lake Elsinore, CA Lake Elsinore

Virtual, self-paced walk/run event (Any Distance)

From $24.99 Open Closing Soon

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Independence from Hunger Walk / Run

Sat, Jul 25 · El Centro, CA El Centro

3K Walk (~1.5 Miles)5k Run (~3 Miles)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Eastbound's Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Lakeside, CA Lakeside

5K - Womens Competitive Run5K - Mens Competitive Run5K - Family Fun Run (8+ years old) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Crescent City Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Crescent City, CA Crescent City

Crescent City Kid TriathlonAdult Triathlon Business Relay ChallengeCrescent City Duathlon +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Solana Beach Triathlon & Duathlon and Solana Beach 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Solana Beach, CA Solana Beach

Solana Beach 5KTriathlon - Sprint - 1/4 Mile Swim - 9 Mile Bike - 5K RunDuathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +5

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Conquer the Overlook 5K Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Culver City, CA Culver City

5k Run/Walk 282 Steps

From $45 Closed

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Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Beach Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Hermosa Beach, CA Hermosa Beach

2 Mile Beach Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Stronger Families Safer Kids 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Stronger 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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18th Annual Ryan Bousquet Memorial Run

Thu, Aug 6 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

3 miles

From $20 Open

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Lanark Park Summer Night Lights 5K

Thu, Aug 6 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Falcon 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

5K Run/Walk

From $36 Open

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PAY TO PLAY 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Riverside, CA Riverside

PAY TO PLAY 5K

From $18 Open

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The OC Fair Fun Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Costa Mesa, CA Costa Mesa

Virtual OC Fair Fun Run 1 MileThe 1.1 Mile Carnival Detour DashThe OC Fair Fun Run 5K +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Cupertino Splash and Dash #2

Thu, Aug 13 · Cupertino, CA Cupertino

Half Mile Swim1 Mile SwimYouth Splash and Dash +2

From $40 Open 14 spots left

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5K Entry Hot Dog Lemonade with or without Pet

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K With Pet + Hot Dog & Lemonade Experience5K With Pet OnlyOnly Human Division +1

From $55 Open

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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Aug 15 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

TACO 6K RUNKIDS RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK

From $25 Open

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Mountain Gallop 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Tehachapi, CA Tehachapi

Kids Half Mile5K

Closed

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The SF Mile

Sun, Aug 16 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Masters Women (40+)Elite Men (Sub 5:00 Predicted Time)Masters Men (40+) +7

From $35 Open

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2026 CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Chula Vista 5KAquathlon (Swim-Run) - SprintDuathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +8

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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LA's Race Against Gun Violence

Sun, Aug 16 · Carson, CA Carson

2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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TACO FUN RUN- FRESNO

Sun, Aug 16 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE SPEED WALKTaco Fun 6K RunKIDS Run

From $25 Open

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RUN FOR ASL 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Culver City, CA Culver City

RUN FOR ASL 5K

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Dream Big 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Victorville, CA Victorville

Dream Big 5k

From $40 Open

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Justin Garza Memorial Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile Run/WalkChildren: 12 and underJustin Garza Students

From $30 Open

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Compton Run Club 5k for $5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Compton, CA Compton

Compton Run Club 5k for $5k (Virtual)Compton Run Club 5k for $5k

From $50 Closed

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Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge

Sun, Aug 23 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge - 4.15 miles

From $25 Open

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Discovery Cube LA’s 5k and 1k Family Fun Run

Sun, Aug 23 · Sylmar, CA Sylmar

1k Family Fun Run5k

From $35 Open

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Splash Dash 5k (& Dry Run 5k) at Wild Rivers in Irvine

Sun, Aug 23 · Irvine, CA Irvine

5K SPLASH DASH 'Cool, get wet at the end " RUNThe DRY RUN 5k (Avoid the last section/The Wet Wild River & stay dry)Ducky Dash (kid's 1/2 mile/400 meter/or 200 yard dash)

From $32 Open

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We RUN LA

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

We RUN LA Community Race

From $50 Open

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Moonlight Madness

Sat, Aug 29 · Shasta Lake, CA Shasta Lake

2-Mile Kids 18 and Under2-Mile

From $10 Open

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Walk for Paws

Sun, Aug 30 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

Walk for Paws

From $35 Open

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I Run They Learn

Sun, Aug 30 · Dublin, CA Dublin

IRunTheyLearn

From $45 Open

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Apple City 5k

Sun, Aug 30 · Watsonville, CA Watsonville

Kids 1k5k

From $10 Open

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Virtual Outrun Lupus Run/Walk

Tue, Sep 1 · Any town, CA Any town

Virtual Walk or Run

From $25 Open

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HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES

Thu, Sep 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

5K RUN5K RunMTB/GRAVEL RACE +5

From $25 Open

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Ignite The Light 5K & Resource Fair

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Kids 1K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkBenny's Top Dog Division

From $35 Open

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A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

Sat, Sep 5 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

From $25 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SAN JOSE

Sat, Sep 5 · San Jose, CA San Jose

PREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Run for Life

Sat, Sep 5 · Porterville, CA Porterville

5k Run5k Walk

From $45 Open

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9/11 Run to Remember

Sat, Sep 5 · Clovis, CA Clovis

1m Walk (Non-timed)5k RunVirtual Run

From $32.5 Open

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Strollin' for the Colon

Sat, Sep 5 · Napa, CA Napa

Strollin for the Colon

From $35 Open

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Friends of the Park - 5k & 1-mile Sprint

Sat, Sep 5 · Tahoe Vista, CA Tahoe Vista

Friends of the Park -Labor Day Weekend 5k & 1-mile fun run.

From $40 Open

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GLOW AND GO NEON FUN RUN

Sun, Sep 6 · South Lake Tahoe, CA South Lake Tahoe

Glow and Go Neon Fun Run

From $22 Open

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San Diego 5K SCADaddle for Research

Fri, Sep 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5KSCAD Social Reunion & Dinner & SCADaddle 5K BundleSocial Reunion & Dinner

From $45 Open

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LA Kings 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

LA Kings 5K (under age 13)LA Kings Virtual 5K (includes t-shirt & medal ONLY)LA Kings 5K

From $40 Open

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Pincushion Hill Climb

Sat, Sep 12 · Friant, CA Friant

Pincushion Hill Climb Mtn GoatPincushion Hill Climb 1 Mile

From $33 Open

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Silicon Valley Mini Kids Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Mini Triathlon

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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LASD PINK PATCH 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Sep 12 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

In-Person 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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