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.

Morgan Hill Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Kids 1 Mile5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Independence Day Classic Event - 42nd Anniversary

Sat, Jul 4 · Newhall, CA Newhall

Masters Mile WalkKid K5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Liberty Bell 5k Fun RunKids Fun RunCharity Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Anaheim Firecracker 5K/10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

5K Untimed5K Timed10K Timed

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Red, White & Blue Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Kiddie Race5K Fun Run/Walk10K +1

From $25 Open

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Stars and Stripes 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Concord, CA Concord

5KVirtual Runner

From $50 Open

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Orange Park Acres 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Orange, CA Orange

5k Run

From $45 Closed

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Fourth of July Run Crime Out of Roseville

Sat, Jul 4 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Children's 5KAdult 5K

From $25 Open

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Folsom Firecracker Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Folsom, CA Folsom

2 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile - US Military Active Duty or Veteran5K - US Military Active Duty or Veteran +6

From $13.5 Open

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Liberty Bell 5k fun run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Kids 1 Mile5KVirtual 5k Race

From $25 Open

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Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Chico, CA Chico

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Auburn Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Auburn, CA Auburn

The Auburn MileAuburn Mini-Mile Kids Fun RunAuburn Mini-Mile Junior (Ages 6 - 8) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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HRC Rotary 4th of July 5K Family Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Rodeo, CA Rodeo

5K Family Fun Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Palmdale's Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Kid's 1 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 9-12)Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k Walk/RunKid's 1/2 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8 and under)

From $10 Open

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Santa Barbara Running Association Semana Nautica 5K & 2K Trail Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

2K Trail Run (Kid's & Adults)5K Trail Run

From $20 Open

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Freedom Run on the Ranch - 20th Anniversary

Sat, Jul 4 · Ladera Ranch, CA Ladera Ranch

Freedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park LoopFreedom Run 5kFreedom Run 10k +2

From $9 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Signarama Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Redding, CA Redding

Firecracker 5K Fun Run/WalkLIttle Sparklers 1/4 Mile Run/Walk

From $8 Open

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Riverpark 5K Summer Series

Sat, Jul 4 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Week 4 5K: 7/23Week 3 5K: 7/16Full 4-Week Series 5K 7/4 - 7/23 (Free T-Shirt included) +2

From $20 Open

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Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Stars, Stripes and Strides 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

Sat, Jul 4 · Alameda, CA Alameda

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Kids 1K Fun RunSan Diego 4th Of July 5kVirtual San Diego 4th of July 5K +2

From $25 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Closed

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Montevideo HOA 4th of July 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K

From $6 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Closed

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SURF CITY RUN

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Kids Fun Run - 9:00AMResident 5K - 7:00AMStroller 5K - 8:15AM +1

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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Chester 4th of July Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Chester, CA Chester

Chester 4th of July Fun Run

From $25 Open

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La Palma Fitness Run for Fun

Sat, Jul 4 · La Palma, CA La Palma

5K Run/Walk10K RunYankee Doodle Dash

From $10 Open

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33rd Annual Village Runner 4th of July Runs

Sat, Jul 4 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

Kid's Dash - Ages 8-9 (1/4 Mile)Kid's Dash - Ages 6-7 (1/4 Mile)5K Run / Community Walk +1

From $40 Open

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The Great American Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Visalia, CA Visalia

5K RunVirtual10K Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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MVRRC 1st Annual Independence Day 5K Road Race (Cash Prize)

Sat, Jul 4 · Perris, CA Perris

MVRRC 1st Annual Independence Day 5K Road Race (Cash Prize)

From $20 Open

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2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

5K10KKids 1K

From $10 Open

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2026 YMCA Run in the Parks 5K & Kid's Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Laguna Niguel, CA Laguna Niguel

Kid's Race5K Run/Walk

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Woodbridge Village Association 50th Anniversary - Ralph J. Redington 5K/10K Run and Kids Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Kids Run5K10K

From $15 Open

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Claremont Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Claremont, CA Claremont

1K Kid's Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Pacific Palisades, CA Pacific Palisades

Dick Lemen Run - High School Competition 5K5K Run/Walk10K Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Firecracker Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Truckee, CA Truckee

1 Mile

From $35 Open

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Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile Run/WalkVeterans 2 Mile Run/WalkVeterans 4 Mile Run +3

From $20 Open

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Crown City Classic 12K & 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Kids Half MileCharity 5K - $200 fundraising commitment5K +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Red, White, and Run – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 5 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Give Back Lead Forward Global Run/Walk/Bike 2026

Tue, Jul 7 · Mountain View, CA Mountain View

5K (3.1M) Virtual Run or Walk10,000 Steps at the Ranch in Napa Valley (July 11-12 )10,000 Steps at the Ranch in Napa Valley (July 18-19) +4

From $27.99 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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Coveathlon #1

Thu, Jul 9 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run Relay +2

From $40 Open

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Adventure Run

Sat, Jul 11 · South Lake Tahoe, CA South Lake Tahoe

Adventure Run

From $20 Open

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Beer City Half™ Alameda

Sat, Jul 11 · Alameda, CA Alameda

5k10kHalf Marathon +5

From $0 Open

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Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 11 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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5AM Crew 5PM Group Hike

Sat, Jul 11 · Mt Baldy, CA Mt Baldy

5PM Group Hike

From $25 Open

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