5K Races in California — 2026

There are 255 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the SoCal XC Running Camp 2026 in Mountain Center on July 20. California 5K races run primarily July through February.

San Clemente Ocean Festival

Sat, Jul 18 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

One Mile Ocean Swim - Sunday5K Beach Run - SundaySan Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Women's Division, ALL Ages +12

From $30 Open Closing Soon 14 spots left

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Coronado Rotary Low Tide Ride & Stride

Sat, Jul 18 · Coronado, CA Coronado

5K Run/Walk (18 & Up)5K Run/Walk (17 & Under)5K Bike Ride (17 & Under) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Strawberry Fields 5K & 2K

Sat, Jul 18 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

2026 Strawberry Fields 2K2026 Strawberry Fields 5K

From $10 Closed 67 spots left

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Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Venice, CA Venice

Conquer The VB Pier 5KTop Dog(Love Your Pet Division) (No shirt included)Conquer The VB Pier 5K (NO SHIRT)

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Next Play Virtual 5k

Sat, Jul 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Next Play 5K

From $30 Open

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Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Run5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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J5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Visalia, CA Visalia

J5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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SoCal XC Running Camp 2026

Mon, Jul 20 · Mountain Center, CA Mountain Center

SoCal XC Running Camp 2026

From $130 Open Closing Soon

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Team Taylor: Race Against Ewing Sarcoma

Mon, Jul 20 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Team Taylor: Race Against Ewing Sarcoma

From $45 Open

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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 (no shirt included)17 years and under18 years and over with Retro Shirt

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 - Family Fun Run (2-8 years old)5K - Mens Competitive Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Crescent City Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Crescent City, CA Crescent City

Crescent City Kid TriathlonCrescent City DuathlonAdult Triathlon Business Relay Challenge +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 5KAquabike (Swim/Bike) - 1/4 Mile Swim - 9 Mile BikeAquathlon (Swim-Run) - 1/4 Mile Swim - 5K Run +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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Stronger Families Safer Kids 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Stronger 5K

From $20 Open

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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

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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 Closing Soon 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 Only5K With Pet + Hot Dog & Lemonade ExperienceOnly Human Division +1

From $55 Open

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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Aug 15 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

TACO 6K RUN2 MILE SPEED WALKKIDS RUN

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

Open #2 (5:00 - 7:00 min/mile)Non-Binary MileMaster's Women (40+) +7

From $35 Open

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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

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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 5KTriathlon-InternationalAquabike (Swim/Bike) - Sprint +8

From $31 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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5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser- Compton Run Club

Sat, Aug 22 · Compton, CA Compton

5th Annual 5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser (Virtual)5th Annual 5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser

From $45 Closed 10 spots left

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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

The DRY RUN 5k (Avoid the last section/The Wet Wild River & stay dry)5K SPLASH DASH 'Cool, get wet at the end " RUNDucky 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

VIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM 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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