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.

40th Annual Tinsel Triathlon

Sun, Dec 13 · Hemet, CA Hemet

5K Run OnlyChallenged AthleteTeam - 2 -3 person relay +1

From $50 Open

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Santa Hustle Roseville

Sun, Dec 13 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Kids Dash5K10K +1

From $19.99 Open

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Ohana Holiday Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

1K Kid's Run/Walk1K Kid's Run + Toy Donation5K Run/Walk + Toy Donation +3

From $15 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Untimed5K TimedDoggie Dash +2

From $25 Closed

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Silicon Valley Santa Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K Santa Run5K Santa's HelperVIRTUAL 5K Santa Run +4

From $20 Open

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Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash

Sun, Dec 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - FRESNO

Thu, Dec 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

From $20 Open

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Santa Beer Run & Kids Elf Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Elf Run (Ages 5-7)Elf Run (Ages 8-12)Santa Beer Mile - 4 Person Team Relay +2

From $15 Closed

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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run/Walk +1

From $37.5 Open

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Winter Whirl – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 19 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)

Sat, Dec 19 · Escondido, CA Escondido

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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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5KHalf Marathon

From $39 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog 5k/10k Run-Walk at Dos Vientos

Sat, Dec 19 · Newbury Park, CA Newbury Park

5k10k

From $25 Open

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3rd Annual Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 20 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Reindeer Romp 1-Miler5K — Jingle Dash10K Holiday Hustle +2

From $7 Open

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Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs

Fri, Dec 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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Ring Out the Old – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 26 · Encino, CA Encino

5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Thu, Dec 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon

Fri, Jan 1 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Run In The New Year 5KRun In The New Year 10KRun in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon +2

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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8th Annual KIWANIS RESOLUTION 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Mountain View, CA Mountain View

5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk1K Run/Walk for Kids

From $15 Open

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Griffith Park Resolution Run

Sun, Jan 3 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K12KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Citrus Heritage Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Kids Fun Run5K10K +1

From $20 Open

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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open

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Grievances & Gratitude Run – New Year Reset 5K 10K Half Marathon

Sat, Jan 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $29.99 Open

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Coffee Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2m Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk10k Run +1

From $37.5 Open

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LASAA Mug Run - Altadena Forever Run

Sun, Jan 10 · Altadena, CA Altadena

5K10K

From $45 Open

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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Define Your Glow 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $45 Open

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 16 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 16 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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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San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run

Sun, Jan 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

1 Mile Cruiser Walk / Run"School Youth Free" - MLK 5K Walk / Fun RunVirtual: San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run +1

From $40 Open

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The Redding Marathon Events

Sun, Jan 17 · Redding, CA Redding

Sundial 5kRedding Marathon RelayRedding Marathon

From $20 Open

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Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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The Master's University Winter 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Kids K5K Run/Walk5K Challenge

From $10 Closed

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Pirate 5K Booty Run

Sat, Jan 23 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2M Run/Walk (Not Timed)5K Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $37.5 Open

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Do It For Her 5K

Sun, Jan 24 · Temecula, CA Temecula

VirtualChild EntryAdult Entry

From $55 Closed

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RPV's Run For Myles

Sat, Jan 30 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Rancho Palos Verdes

5K Run/Walk10K RunVirtual 5K/10K +1

From $10 Open

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Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Feb 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Turner's Tuff Ten

Sat, Feb 6 · Jamestown, CA Jamestown

Turner's Tuff Ten 10kTurner's Tuff Ten Full

From $25 Closed

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Besties Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon , & Kids Dash

Sun, Feb 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Kids 1 MilerRegister 2 Besties + & Save $7 Each (5K)5K +5

From $25 Open

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