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.

OLM School 2 School Commemorative Family Walk

Sun, Nov 15 · Merced, CA Merced

Walk

From $15 Open

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City of Artesia 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Artesia, CA Artesia

City of Artesia 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Pie Pursuit

Sat, Nov 21 · Shafter, CA Shafter

Pie Pursuit 5K

From $50 Open

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10th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lake Forest, CA Lake Forest

5K Run/Walk

From $36 Open

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LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026

Sat, Nov 21 · Pacoima, CA Pacoima

LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Migraine Los Angeles

Sat, Nov 21 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

5K RunParticipate Virtually

From $10 Open

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Running with the Wildcats

Sat, Nov 21 · Ojai, CA Ojai

Running with the Wildcats

From $30 Open

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Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water

Sun, Nov 22 · Irvine, CA Irvine

5K Run / WalkVirtual 5K (shirt & medal ONLY)Virtual 5K (shirt & medal ONLY) +3

From $55.59 Open 50 spots left

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310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Sun, Nov 22 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Kids Run5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Nun Run 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Temecula, CA Temecula

5K Family Fun Run ChildVirtual Runner5K Family Fun Run Adult

From $39 Open

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On Track Running Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

5K

From $45 Open

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual 5K5K

From $45 Open

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Santa Rosa Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Turkey Trot 5kTiny Turkey - .05K Children (Under 5 Years Old)

From $15 Open

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RUN FOR PIE 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Soquel, CA Soquel

1/2 Mile Kids RacePie Mile / RelayRun For Pie 5k

From $8 Open

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)Virtual Run5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redding, CA Redding

2 mile Fun Run Walk2026Turkey Trot 6 mile Run

From $15 Open

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2026 Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools

Thu, Nov 26 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

2026 IN-PERSON Brentwood Turkey Trot 5K2026 VIRTUAL Brentwood Turkey Trot 5K

From $40 Closed

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Coronado Turkey Trot presented by Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary

Thu, Nov 26 · Coronado, CA Coronado

5KVirtual 5KTiny Trotters Fun Run (5 & Under)

From $0 Open

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City of Upland Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K

Thu, Nov 26 · Upland, CA Upland

Kids 1K5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

5K Run/Walk - Adult5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration (4-17 years old)

From $45 Open

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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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Coalinga Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

2KVirtual 5K Race5K

From $35 Open

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Visalia Emergency Aid Race Against Hunger

Thu, Nov 26 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Kids 2 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk5K Run Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Benicia, CA Benicia

Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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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 5KVirtual Run +2

From $28 Open

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2026 Kindness Matters Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

2026 Kindness Matters In-Person Walk2026 Kindness Matters Virtual Walk

From $20 Open

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Big Bear Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

3 Miles

From $35 Open

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Kings County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hanford, CA Hanford

5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk3K Turkey Trot WalkKids Race

From $15 Open

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Redlands Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redlands, CA Redlands

Kids 1K Run5K5K - WITHOUT Canned Food Donation

From $19.44 Open

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GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3K/6K

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3KGranite Bay Turkey Trot 6k

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

Thu, Nov 26 · Pleasanton, CA Pleasanton

12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

From $25 Open

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Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Third Annual SCTC 1K Turkey TrotThird Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot

From $35 Closed 50 spots left

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Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

Turkey Trot 2026

From $40 Open

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Ventura Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Kids 1K (14 & Under)5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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CCLCF Thanksgiving Run & Food Drive

Thu, Nov 26 · La Cañada Flintridge, CA La Cañada Flintridge

CCLCF Thanksgiving Kid's Mile 2026CCLCF Thanksgiving 5K Run 2026

From $20 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 Open

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Sebastopol Turkey Trot - 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Sebastopol, CA Sebastopol

Little Legs 2kSebastopol Turkey Trot - 5KVirtual Turkey Trot

From $10 Open

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13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Tustin, CA Tustin

13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

From $35 Open

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Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Concord, CA Concord

Kids Run presented by Liberty GymnasticsFamily 4-pack registration specialConcord California Turkey Trot 5K Run Walk +1

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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College of the Canyons 18th Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

18th Annual COC 5K Turkey TrotKiddie K

From $15 Open

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Claremont Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · CLAREMONT, CA CLAREMONT

1K Kid's Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

VIRTUAL AT HOME - 2026 Thanksgiving 5KFUN RUNNERS - 2026 Thanksgiving 5KTIMED RUNNERS - 2026 Thanksgiving Day 5K

From $36 Open

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Moraga Turkey Trot-2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Moraga, CA Moraga

1.5 Miles5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Pasadena, CA Pasadena

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot 2026

From $38 Open

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Fresno Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile Walk5k Run/WalkVirtual Run - Turkey Trot +1

From $0 Open

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CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clovis, CA Clovis

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

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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Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run

From $25 Closed 40 spots left

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