5K Races in California — 2026

There are 761 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Hobby Joggers in Temecula on April 22. California 5K races run primarily April through February.

Alameda Island Running Festival

Sun, Sep 20 · Alameda, CA Alameda

1 Mile Family Fun RunIsland 5k Run / Walk presented by PenumbraIsland 10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Hill Valley 88 Miler ™

Wed, Sep 23 · Hill Valley, CA Hill Valley

The 0.25 MileThe 1/2 MileOne Mile Fun Run/Walk +7

From $15 Open

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Building Dreams Southland Regional Association of Realtors 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

5K Run/Walk w/K9 (Top Dog Division)5K Run/Walk (Combo - 2 people)5K Run/Walk ( T-Shirt & Medal Included)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial 5K Run/Walk (Virtual)

Sat, Sep 26 · Any Town, CA Any Town

Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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Be The Light 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Valencia, CA Valencia

5k10K

From $50 Open

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Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K and Color Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Color Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Fun Run

From $20 Closed

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The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids 5K Run / Walk (9 under)5K Run / WalkVirtual 5k Run / Walk +2

From $27 Open

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Ascot Hills Challenge 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Ascot Hills Challenge 5KAscot Hills Challenge Virtual 5K

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K 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, Sep 26 · 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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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 26 · 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 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Sep 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Modesto, CA Modesto

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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CASA Superhero Run 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Lodi, CA Lodi

CASA Superhero Fun Run 2026

From $35 Closed

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10K On The Bay

Sun, Sep 27 · Hayward, CA Hayward

1 Mile Run or Walk5K (3.1 Miles) Run or Walk10K (6.2 miles) Run

From $25 Open

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Barra of Mendocino Harvest Celebration Run 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Redwood Valley, CA Redwood Valley

5k

From $25 Open

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Santa Cruz Triathlon

Sun, Sep 27 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Sprint AquathlonSprint RelaySprint Distance +4

From $65 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Family and Pets 1kThe Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial 5kVirtual Run

From $25 Open

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Take Me to Your Pizza : Alien Dash 5K. 10K. Half Marathon Sponsored by Domino's Pizza

Sun, Sep 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Family Fun 1 Miler - Untimed5K: The Fast Slice 5K10K: The Deep Dish Dash 10K +2

From $20 Open

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Tri to Inspire

Sun, Sep 27 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Mini Sprint Triathlon - FamilyMini Sprint Triathlon - Youth (16 & under)Mini Sprint Triathlon - Adult +5

From $45 Open 2 spots left

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SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKid's Dash (400 yards) or 1 Mile FUN RUN

From $28 Open

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Heartfelt Fun & Run

Tue, Sep 29 · Petaluma, CA Petaluma

Heartfelt Fun & Run 5K Virtual Run/Walk

From $38 Closed

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Awesome 80's Run

Sat, Oct 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Radical 5K Run/WalkTubular 10K RunVirtual Event

From $45 Open

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Walk for Water 5K Los Angeles

Sat, Oct 3 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Walk for Water 5kVirtual Walk for Water 5kDonation Only

From $22.64 Open

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SCREAMER RUN 2025

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids Trick or Treat Run5K RunVendor Booth +1

From $25 Closed

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Frida Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Fresno, CA Fresno

5K RUN/WALK2K RUN/WALKKids Dash Only +1

From $25 Open

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Mean Girls 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

The Burn Book 5KThe Glen Coco 10KThe Full Plastics Half Marathon +1

From $34.99 Open

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Redding Breakfast Lions Turtle Bay Run 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Redding, CA Redding

Turtle Bay 2 mile Fun RunTurtle Bay 10 KTurtle Bay Run Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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Cindy's Race 10 Mile |10k | 6K | Kid's 1K

Sun, Oct 4 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Virtual 6KIn-Person 6kIn-Person 10 Mile +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Peace Officer Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Kids Fun RunFull Gear Challenge 5K5K +5

From $0 Open 50 spots left

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Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Run by the Sea

Sun, Oct 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Run by the Sea 4kRun by the Sea 12kRun by the Sea Half Marathon

From $45 Open

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Reyes Adobe Days "RAD" 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

RAD Kids Mile - 10 & underRAD Run - Reyes Adobe Days 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Palos Verdes Trails 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Palos Verdes Peninsula

Palos Verdes Trails 5K - Run/JogVirtual Palos Verdes Trails 5KPalos Verdes Trails 5K - Fundraise to Run for Free

From $0 Open

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Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

Sat, Oct 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K WalkVirtual 5K5K Run +1

From $10 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 10 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Lafayette Res Run for Education

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, CA Lafayette

2 MileReservoir Challenge5K +2

From $0 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Scarecrow 2.0

Sat, Oct 10 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Kids Dash 6-102 Mile Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Riverbank Run for the Cheese (50th Anniversary Run)

Sat, Oct 10 · Riverbank, CA Riverbank

Riverbank Run for the Cheese 1 Mile (Adult 18 & over)Riverbank Run for Cheese 1 mile youth (17 and under)Riverbank Run for the Cheese 1 mile (No shirt option) +11

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 10 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 10 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 10 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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