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.

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

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Davis Moonlight Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Davis, CA Davis

2K Run or Walk5K Run or WalkVirtual Participant +3

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas In July 5k

Sat, Jul 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Run5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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San Clemente Ocean Festival

Sat, Jul 18 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

One Mile Ocean Swim - Sunday5K Beach Run - SundayInternational Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday +7

From $30 Open 12 spots left

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Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Virtual Rock to Pier10k Run1/2 Marathon

From $55 Open

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2026 Strawberry Fields 5K & 2K

Sat, Jul 18 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

2026 Strawberry Fields 2K2026 Strawberry Fields 5K

From $17 Closed

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Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Venice, CA Venice

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

From $45 Open

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10th Annual We Run Richmond 5K

Sun, Jul 19 · Richmond, CA Richmond

Virtual - We Run Richmond - 5KWe Run Richmond - 5KWe Run Richmond - Kids Sprint

From $29.99 Open

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LBC - Good Vibes Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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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

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MIGUEL REYES ELITE/FUN 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Fresno, CA Fresno

5K Run Walk Athena5k Run Middle School STUDENTS5k Run High School STUDENTS +8

From $25 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 25 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 25 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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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

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Joggin' for Frogmen 5K - San Diego, CA

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Participant5K GORUCK Participant5K Active Duty Military Participant +1

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jul 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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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Courtland Pear Fair 5 and 10 Mile Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Courtland, CA Courtland

5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 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 RunTriathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +5

From $31 Open

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Crescent City Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Crescent City, CA Crescent City

Crescent City Kid TriathlonCrescent City DuathlonCrescent City Triathlon +2

From $25 Open

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Goleta Beach Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Parent-Child TriathlonSprint AquabikeSprint Triathlon

From $50 Open

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Coveathlon #3

Thu, Jul 30 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Closed

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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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Pride of the Valley 5K & 10K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baldwin Park, CA Baldwin Park

Virtual - Pride of the Valley 5KPride of the Valley 5KPride of the Valley 10K +1

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Green Valley Lake, CA Green Valley Lake

Green Valley Lake 5kGreen Valley Lake 10KGreen Valley Lake Half Marathon

From $40 Open

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Define Your Glow 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Aug 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $45 Open

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Ely Mountain Trail Race

Sun, Aug 2 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Ely Mountain Trail Race 8KEly Mountain Trail Race 14K

From $50 Open

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Run LA 10 Miler

Sun, Aug 2 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K10K10 Miler

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Coveathlon #4

Thu, Aug 6 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Closed

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Lanark Park Summer Night Lights 5K

Thu, Aug 6 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Noyo Headlands Race

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Kids' 1/2 Mile Run5K Run5K Fun Walk +2

From $10 Open

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Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestline, CA Crestline

Run Through the Pines 5KRun Through the Pines 10K

From $40 Open

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Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K10KVirtual

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Beer City Half™ SLAM

Sat, Aug 15 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Top Dog DashThe Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile +4

From $25 Open 15 spots left

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The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 15 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Neon Grid 5KNeon Grid 10KThe Virtual Neon Multiverse 5K, 10K or Half Marathon

From $34.99 Open

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SIXTO MALDONADO, JR. MEMORIAL 5K RUN / 2 MILE WALK

Sat, Aug 15 · Firebaugh, CA Firebaugh

Sixto Maldonado, Jr. Memorial 5K Run / 2 Mile Walk

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Aug 15 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

TACO 6K RUNKIDS RUN2 MILE WALK

From $25 Open

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Idyllwild Race 5K / 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Idyllwild, CA Idyllwild

Kids Run5K Fitness Walk5k Run +2

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Falcon 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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