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.

Elevate 5k & 12 Hour Race at First Baptist Church

Fri, Feb 12 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

5k Race12 Hour Race

From $22 Open

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Bee Sweet Citrus Farm-K

Sat, Feb 13 · Fresno, CA Fresno

1 Mile Walk5k Timed Event

From $30 Open

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Valentine's Day Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

The HEART RUN 5KThe HEART RUN Half Marathon 13.1 milesKid's DASH :200 yard TOT TROT /600 yards Kid's 4 to 11 +1

From $28 Open

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Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K

Sun, Feb 14 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

1K Kid's Run5KVirtual 5K +2

From $14 Closed

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The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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2027 Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 14 · Coronado, CA Coronado

1 Mile Fun Run5K Couples5K Run/Walk +3

From $28 Open

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Corporal Javier Bejar Memorial Run Reedley Police Department

Sat, Feb 20 · Reedley, CA Reedley

5K Walk/Run5K WalkVirtual Run/Walk +6

From $30 Open 100 spots left

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Bakersfield Coffee Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk +5

From $35 Open

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L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE

Sat, Feb 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual PAW'er Dog WalkKiddie RunCLASS Kiddie Run +27

From $11.32 Closed

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Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa

Sat, Feb 20 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

The Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer MileThe Beer Stroll +9

From $15 Closed

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Runnin' To The Rig

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Walkin' To The Rig 2kWalkin' To The Rig 2kRunnin' To The Rig 5k - S/S +7

From $10 Closed 20 spots left

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Running For Warriors

Sat, Feb 20 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk2 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k +5

From $35 Open

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SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

5K5K10K +11

From $40 Open

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Support Blue Fresno

Sat, Feb 27 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk5K Run +5

From $27 Open

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Navy Ten-Miler

Sun, Feb 28 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

NTM Youth RunNTM Youth RunNTM 5K +8

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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10th Annual BRAVE Race 2027

Sun, Feb 28 · Aliso Viejo, CA Aliso Viejo

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +8

From $0 Open

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17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!

Sun, Feb 28 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Mini Madness 1KMini Madness 1KMardi Gras Madness 5K +7

From $40 Open

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Akash Wine Run 5k

Sun, Feb 28 · Temecula, CA Temecula

5k5k5k Hidden

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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Screenland 5K

Sun, Feb 28 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Munchkin Dash Kids RunMunchkin Dash Kids Run5K Run/Walk +3

From $11.9 Open

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Disco Miles: Beachfront Boogie 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Mar 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K5K10K +3

From $38.99 Open

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Artesa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 7 · Napa, CA Napa

5k5kHelp with Check-in (7-8:30am) Then Run +3

From $15 Open 6 spots left

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She Runs Long Beach - National Women's Day Run 5K • 10K • Half Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $40 Open

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The Rocky Hill Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Exeter, CA Exeter

5K5KShort Course +5

From $47 Open

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Beer City Half™ San Diego

Sat, Mar 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile5k +6

From $0 Closed 3 spots left

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Ironstone Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 14 · Murphys, CA Murphys

5k5k

From $30 Open

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The Long Beach Leprechaun Run - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Mar 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler1 Miler5K +7

From $10 Open

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Run for Roots: Heard It Through the Grapevine

Sat, Mar 20 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Run5k Run/WalkVirtual Run +2

From $30 Open

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Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk and Shoe Fling at Mooney Grove Park

Sat, Mar 20 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Downtown Visalia 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Youth - Under 18)Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Adult)Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Adult) +1

From $20 Open

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Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)Mutt Run 5K (Runners/Walkers/Humans Only) +3

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park

Sat, Mar 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

1K Kids and Puppy Run1K Kids and Puppy Run5K Run/Walk +21

From $10 Open

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Beer City Half™ Long Beach

Sat, Mar 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Beer StrollBeat The Beast Beer MileBeat The Beast Beer Mile +9

From $25 Closed 80 spots left

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Fort Bragg Whale Run and Walk

Sat, Mar 20 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

5K Run5K Run5K Fun Walk +7

From $10 Closed

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Running of the Elk

Sun, Mar 28 · Elk Grove, CA Elk Grove

Kids Fun RunKids Fun Run5K Adult +7

From $20 Closed

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20th Annual With Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Yorba Linda, CA Yorba Linda

Adult 5KAdult 5KStudent 5K (ages 5 - 18 years) +1

From $35 Open

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Bakersfield Marathon

Sat, Apr 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids 1KKids 1K6K +11

From $10 Open

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World Health Day: 5K 10K Half Marathon Running for a Better World by Califlow Runs

Sun, Apr 4 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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UMS Music Fun Run

Sun, Apr 4 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

UMS 5K Fun Run & WalkUMS 5K Fun Run & Walk

From $25 Closed

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Modesto Marathon

Sun, Apr 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Assisted 5K5K5K +21

From $45 Open

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Donut Stop Running

Sat, Apr 10 · Stockton, CA Stockton

1K - Ages 12 and under1K - Ages 12 and under3K +2

From $0 Open

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San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K5K10K +9

From $0 Open

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Morgan Hill AAUW Wildflower Run

Sun, Apr 11 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

2K Fun Run/Walk2K Kids' Timed Run2K Fun Run/Walk +9

From $31 Closed 100 spots left

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8th Annual Super Bulldog Jog 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 17 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Adult (18+)Kids/Students (18 & Under)Adult (18+) +1

From $25 Closed

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Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

5k5k

From $30 Open

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Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half

Sat, Apr 17 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Kids 1K Fun RunKids 1K Fun Run5k +13

From $25.99 Open 85 spots left

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Clovis Rodeo 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2K Race Bib & T-Shirt Only2K2Mile +7

From $30 Closed

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Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 17 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Eco 1 MilerEco 1 MilerGo Green 5K +8

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Shasta Lake, CA Shasta Lake

5K5K10K +3

From $29 Closed

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Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Apr 24 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Walk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness Walkathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Placerville, CA Placerville

Walk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness 5kWalk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness 5k

From $40 Open

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