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.

Thankful Paws Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bonita, CA Bonita

Dog MileKids 1 Mile Run5K +1

From $20 Open 60 spots left

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redding, CA Redding

2 mile Fun Run Walk2026Turkey Trot 6 mile Run

From $15 Open

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Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Turkey Trot Virtual 5K AND Santa Run Virtual 5KVirtual 5KCEO/Executive 5K Silver +23

From $0 Open

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Drumstick Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · North Hollywood, CA North Hollywood

Lil Gobbler Kids Run (1K)5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Closed

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Woodland Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Woodland, CA Woodland

1k (0.62 Mile) Family Run/Walk5k (3.1 Mile) Run/WalkVirtual 5k +1

From $35 Closed

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13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Tustin, CA Tustin

13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

From $35 Open

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2026 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · PACIFIC PALISADES, CA PACIFIC PALISADES

Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot 5KPacific Palisades Turkey Trot 10KSt. Matthew's Kids Race +1

From $0 Closed

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2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cayucos, CA Cayucos

2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run

From $35 Open

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24th Annual Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

2025 Thanksgiving 5K - TIMED RUNNERS2025 Thanksgiving 5K - VIRTUAL AT HOME2025 Thanksgiving 5K - FUN RUNNERS

From $35 Closed

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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

5K Run/Walk - Adult5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration (4-17 years old)

From $45 Open

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Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Concord, CA Concord

Kids Run presented by Liberty GymnasticsConcord California Turkey Trot 5K Run WalkFamily 4-pack registration special +1

From $5 Closed 50 spots left

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Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Delano, CA Delano

2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Waffle Run

Sun, Nov 29 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Run/WalkCompetitive 5k Run5K Fun Run/Walk +1

From $35 Closed

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The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)!

Fri, Dec 4 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

The Krampus Cross Country 5K LIVEThe Krampus Cross Country 5K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped)The Krampus Cross Country 10K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped) +3

From $30 Open

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Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Alameda, CA Alameda

5K Run/Walk10K Run / Walk12 and Under 1/2 Mile Kids Run

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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South Pasadena High School Tiger Run 5K/10K/Cub Run

Sat, Dec 5 · South Pasadena, CA South Pasadena

Tiger Cub RunDog Buddy Package5K Run/Walk +2

From $17.92 Open

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Brooks West XC Championships

Sat, Dec 5 · Walnut, CA Walnut

Sophomore Boys 5KFleet Feet Boys Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12)Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12) +8

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · American Canyon, CA American Canyon

5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $40 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Orange County & Inland Empire

Sat, Dec 5 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

5K Timed5K Untimed10K Timed +2

From $25 Closed

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Santa Runs Griffith Park

Sun, Dec 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Kids Dash5K10K

From $20 Open

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Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Dec 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE RACE WALK6K ATHENA6K CLYDESDALE +4

From $15 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5KA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual Edition +1

From $37.95 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Pulp Fiction: Royale with Speed 5K, 10K & 13.1

Sat, Dec 12 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

The Ezekiel 5KJack Rabbit Slim’s 10KThe Quarter Pounder 13.1 +1

From $34.99 Open

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Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 12 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Santa Claus For A Cause 5KSanta Claus For A Cause 10KHO HO HO KID's DASH Course

From $32 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Run Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Pacific Grove, CA Pacific Grove

Elf Run - Kids 1K1K Fun Walk or Run 5K Untimed5K Timed Run

From $25 Closed

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Kids 1KDiaper Dash5K +2

From $10 Open 20 spots left

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50th Annual Holiday Run and Walk for Health

Sat, Dec 12 · Antioch, CA Antioch

1 Mile3 Mile Run/WalkKids Dash with Santa

From $0 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Lights for Life 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Murrieta, CA Murrieta

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk Virtual

From $30 Closed

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Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Kid's 1-Mile5KThe Grinch 10K (6.65 miles) +1

From $15 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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12K's of Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Redding, CA Redding

2 Turtle Dove Mile (2M)2 Turtle Dove Mile ( Kids 14 & Under) 2M12K's of Christmas (12K)

From $15 Open

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Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 12 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run

From $37 Open

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