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.

Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

Thu, Nov 26 · Pleasanton, CA Pleasanton

12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

From $25 Closed

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Run Against Hunger 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $25 Open

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Coalinga Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

2KVirtual 5K Race5K

From $35 Open

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

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

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

From $45 Open

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10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch

Thu, Nov 26 · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Rancho Mission Viejo

Little Gobbler's 1K5K10K

From $10 Closed

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Pre-Registration 2026 Plymouth Rock n Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids Run (1K - 12 & Under) +2

From $10 Open 75 spots left

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Open

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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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Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Ramon, CA San Ramon

Turkey Trot 5kTiny Turkey .05K (Children 5 and under)

From $20 Closed

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CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2k Walk (not timed)Late Comers 5k (No Shirt No Medal)5k Run/Walk +1

From $30 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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Ojai Family Fund Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Ojai, CA Ojai

Turkey Trot 2026

From $25 Closed

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Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Irvine, CA Irvine

IRVINE/OC 1 Mile Turkey DashIRVINE/OC Turkey Trot 5KTurkey Feast Combo (5K + 1 Mile) +2

From $28 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 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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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 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +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 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)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 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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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 Closing Soon

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South Pasadena Tiger Run 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 5 · South Pasadena, CA South Pasadena

Tiger Cub Run (10 & under)5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · American Canyon, CA American Canyon

5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $40 Closed

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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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Santa Runs Griffith Park

Sun, Dec 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Kids Dash5K10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE RACE WALK6K CLYDESDALE6K RUN +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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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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)Virtual 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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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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Run Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Pacific Grove, CA Pacific Grove

Elf Run - Kids 1K5K Timed Run1K Fun Walk or Run 5K Untimed

From $25 Closed

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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 RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +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 Closed

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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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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 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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Lights for Life 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Murrieta, CA Murrieta

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk Virtual

From $30 Closed

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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 5K/10K At-Home Virtual EditionA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K +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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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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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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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 Hustle Roseville

Sun, Dec 13 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Kids Dash5K10K +1

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Ohana Holiday Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

1K Kid's Run + Toy Donation1K Kid's Run/WalkTop Dog Division + +3

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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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5KHalf Marathon

From $39 Open

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