5K Races in California — 2026

There are 275 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event in Long Beach on October 10. California 5K races run primarily October through February.

1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual. 1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

Sun, Oct 25 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 MILE SPEED WALKATHENA 5K5K RUN/WALK +2

From $0 Open

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Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual 5k Fun RunStudent Rate5K Fun Run +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Hope

Sun, Oct 25 · Claremont, CA Claremont

Run for Hope 5K Fundraiser Run and Walk

From $10 Open

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Space Race Run

Sun, Oct 25 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Kids 1 Mile (Shirt not Included)Family 1 Mile Memory WalkTop Dog Division + +2

From $10 Open

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5K Trunk Or Treat

Sun, Oct 25 · Corona, CA Corona

5K Trunk Or Treat

From $20 Open 60 spots left

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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids Run(NOT TIMED)Special Pricing: Feliz Lopez5k Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hauntington Park 5K 2026

Wed, Oct 28 · Huntington Park, CA Huntington Park

Hauntington Park 5K (Ages 13+)

From $25 Open

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USS Hornet Halloween 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Alameda, CA Alameda

USS Hornet Haloween 5k

From $25 Closed

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2026 Lake Casitas Short Course Championships (Middle School Racer Sign Ups ONLY)

Fri, Oct 30 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Middle School Race

From $5 Open

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Northgate Market 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Kid's 1K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Whittier Spooktacular 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Whittier, CA Whittier

Creepy Crawly ½ Mile Dash - 11 & underGroup/Team 5K5K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Pups & Human 5KVirtual Doggie Dash

From $45 Open

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Foothill Presents: Nightmare on Hart Park Lane 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

5K Halloween Run

From $45 Open

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Boo Run 5k & 10k

Sat, Oct 31 · Porterville, CA Porterville

5K Run/Walk10k Run/Walk

From $50 Closed

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Motherlode Monster Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Jackson, CA Jackson

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Gardner Health Services 2026 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Día de los Muertos 5K (Kids 0-12)Día de los Muertos 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

5k Run or WalkVirtual 5K run

From $30 Open

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Run Forever Mile Time Trial

Sat, Oct 31 · Durham, CA Durham

Run Forever Mile Time Trial

From $17 Open

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Saratoga Education Foundation 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Kids Dash5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

HERO 5K

From $50 Open

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The Pursuit - Presented by L.I.F.T. Run Club

Sat, Nov 7 · Hanford, CA Hanford

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Closed

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SMFA 5K Toy Run

Sat, Nov 7 · San Miguel, CA San Miguel

SMFA 5k Toy Run

From $32.5 Open Closing Soon

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Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Pride 5K Run & Walk (Under 21)Virtual Pride 5K Run & WalkPride 5K Run & Walk (Adult)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

PREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Child Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +2

From $0 Open

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Jakes & Del Mar Lifeguard Association Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Del Mar, CA Del Mar

5K Fun Run

From $50 Open

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Her Fall Forward 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Stockton, CA Stockton

5K

From $25 Open

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Miles for Migraine San Diego

Sat, Nov 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K RunParticipate Virtually

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run With Los Muertos

Sat, Nov 7 · Coachella, CA Coachella

5K

Closed

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Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Valencia, CA Valencia

5K

From $35 Open

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2nd Annual AMCFF “Running Con Ganas” 5K to Unite Los Angeles Community at LA Mission College

Sat, Nov 7 · Sylmar, CA Sylmar

General AdmissionFamily RunK-12 & College Students

From $25 Open

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Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Tulare, CA Tulare

5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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5th Annual Tiger Run 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wildomar, CA Wildomar

Tiger Run 1 Mile Kids (K-5th) RunTiger Run 5K AdultsTiger Run 5k Students

From $10 Open

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Run With Los Muertos 5K & Block Party

Sat, Nov 7 · Coachella, CA Coachella

5K

From $25 Open

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First Annual Pine School 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Holtville, CA Holtville

1st Annual Pine School 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Corona, CA Corona

1 Mile Run5K Run

From $40 Open

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Friendship Walk SD

Sun, Nov 8 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

2026 Friendship Walk SD2026 Friendship Fair Booth

From $15 Open

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Running For Warriors

Wed, Nov 11 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk2 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Competitive Run +5

From $35 Open

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Downey Dance Team Turkey Trot 5k and Relay

Sat, Nov 14 · Downey, CA Downey

Downey Dance Team Turkey Trot 5k and Relay

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sacramento, CA

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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LASD Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

5K

From $30 Open

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Badges and Laces 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Delano, CA Delano

Badges and Laces 5k

From $35 Open

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USACE SPL 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Corona, CA Corona

USACE SPL 5K

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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DoggieRun 4K/5K: Run to Promote Adoption! with pet or human division.

Sat, Nov 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

DoggieRun 4K with PetOnly Human DivisionRegister as a Team - 4k with pet

From $60 Open

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Diabetes Awareness 5K (Stockton)

Sat, Nov 14 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Diabetes Awareness 5K - Virtual Race (No T-shirt)Diabetes Awareness 5K (No T-shirt)Diabetes Awareness 5K (T-shirt included)

From $30 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles

Sun, Nov 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run (Timed) - Adult +3

From $10 Open

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Patagonia Salmon Run 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Salmon Run 5K

From $55 Closed

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Finding Kids 5K with LuxFit

Sun, Nov 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

5K Run

From $40 Open

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Bowman Run with the Bulls presented by Hotel Vista Sierra

Sun, Nov 15 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Littles Fun Run (Age 5 and Under)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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