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.

Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

Sat, Jul 11 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Lookin For A Cure Virtual 5KLookin For A Cure 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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ONETrack International Summer 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Summer Luau Run 5K & 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5k10K

From $40 Open

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Seaport Village 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Seaport Village 5K Run

From $30 Open

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JODI'S KOBE YEAR 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

JODI'S KOBE YEAR VIRTUAL 5KJODI'S KOBE YEAR 5K

From $24 Open

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Manhattan Mile

Sun, Jul 12 · Manhattan Beach, CA Manhattan Beach

Mile - Men'sMile - Women's

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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CaliFlow Poker Run: High Stakes & Happy Tails 5K. 10K. 1 Miler

Sun, Jul 12 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler5K10K

From $34.99 Open

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LBC Summer Breeze – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 12 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $29.5 Open

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Legends of the Redwoods 5k

Sun, Jul 12 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

Legends of the Redwoods 5k

From $25 Open

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Track Night SF Presented by Tracksmith

Wed, Jul 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +1

From $10 Open

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Coveathlon #2

Thu, Jul 16 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

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

From $40 Open

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Next Play Virtual 5k

Sat, Jul 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Next Play 5K

From $30 Open

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Independence from Hunger Walk / Run

Sat, Jul 18 · El Centro, CA El Centro

3K Walk (~1.5 Miles)5k Run (~3 Miles)

From $20 Open

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Jolly10K

Sat, Jul 18 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

5K10K

From $45 Open

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2026 Strawberry Fields 5K & 2K

Sat, Jul 18 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

2026 Strawberry Fields 2K2026 Strawberry Fields 5K

From $17 Open

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Davis Moonlight Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Davis, CA Davis

2K Run or Walk5K Run or WalkVirtual Participant +5

From $15 Open

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J5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Visalia, CA Visalia

J5K

From $35 Open

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Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Virtual Rock to Pier10k Run1/2 Marathon

From $55 Open

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Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Run5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Peach Festival 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 18 · Marysville, CA Marysville

Peach Festival 5kPeach Festival 10k

From $25 Open

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Coronado Rotary Low Tide Ride & Stride

Sat, Jul 18 · Coronado, CA Coronado

5K Run/Walk (17 & Under)5K Bike Ride (18 & Up)5K Bike Ride (17 & Under) +1

From $25 Open

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Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Venice, CA Venice

Conquer The VB Pier 5KTop Dog(Love Your Pet Division) (No shirt included)

From $40 Open

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San Clemente Ocean Festival

Sat, Jul 18 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

One Mile Ocean Swim - Sunday5K Beach Run - SundayGrom's Rule Surf Contest - 7 & under "Push-in Division" - Sunday +12

From $30 Open 14 spots left

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Bad Bass

Sat, Jul 18 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

5K10KRemote Runner +1

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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10th Annual We Run Richmond 5K

Sun, Jul 19 · Richmond, CA Richmond

We Run Richmond - 5KVirtual - We Run Richmond - 5KWe Run Richmond - Kids Sprint

From $29.99 Open Closing Soon

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CaliFlow Verano Run - Griffith Park Summer 5K • 10K • 1 Miler

Sun, Jul 19 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

1 Miler5K10K

From $34.99 Open

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SoCal XC Running Camp 2026

Mon, Jul 20 · Mountain Center, CA Mountain Center

SoCal XC Running Camp 2026

From $130 Open Closing Soon

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I'm Your Huckleberry 5K (Sponsored by AREC)

Thu, Jul 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

I'm Your Huckleberry 5k (Sponsored by AREC)

From $20 Open 87 spots left

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Eastbound's Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Lakeside, CA Lakeside

5K - Womens Competitive Run5K - Mens Competitive Run5K - Family Fun Run (8+ years old) +1

From $15 Open

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LBC - Good Vibes Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 25 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Aztlan XC Classic

Sat, Jul 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

18 years and over with Retro Shirt18 years and over (no shirt included)17 years and under

From $25 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 25 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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MIGUEL REYES ELITE/FUN 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Fresno, CA Fresno

5k Run High School STUDENTS5k Run Walk Non Students5K Run Walk Athena +8

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Break the Chains: A Walk for Cult Recovery - 2026 International Cult Awareness Month

Sat, Jul 25 · Lake Elsinore, CA Lake Elsinore

Virtual, self-paced walk/run event (Any Distance)

From $24.99 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Joggin' for Frogmen 5K - San Diego, CA

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Active Duty Military Participant5K GORUCK Participant5K Participant +1

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Courtland Pear Fair 5 and 10 Mile Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Courtland, CA Courtland

5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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2026 Solana Beach Triathlon & Duathlon and Solana Beach 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Solana Beach, CA Solana Beach

Solana Beach 5KDuathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only)Triathlon Relay - 1/4 Mile Swim - 9 Mile Bike - 5K Run +5

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Crescent City Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Crescent City, CA Crescent City

Crescent City Kid TriathlonCrescent City DuathlonAdult Triathlon RelayTeam +2

From $25 Open

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Goleta Beach Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Parent-Child TriathlonSprint AquabikeSprint Triathlon

From $50 Open

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BOO-gie Glow Run 5K 10K Half Marathon - SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jul 26 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Coveathlon #3

Thu, Jul 30 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

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

From $40 Open

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Conquer the Overlook 5K Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Culver City, CA Culver City

5k Run/Walk 282 Steps

From $45 Closed

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Dog Days of Summer – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Doggie Dash 1 Mile5k10 Mile +2

From $10 Open

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