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.

Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Beach Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Hermosa Beach, CA Hermosa Beach

2 Mile Beach Run

From $30 Closed

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Tiki Time Run: Paradise Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Aug 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Green Valley Lake, CA Green Valley Lake

Green Valley Lake 5kGreen Valley Lake 10KGreen Valley Lake Half Marathon

From $40 Open

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Summer Breeze

Sat, Aug 1 · San Leandro, CA San Leandro

5K10KRemote Runner +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Pride of the Valley 5K & 10K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baldwin Park, CA Baldwin Park

Virtual - Pride of the Valley 5KPride of the Valley 5KPride of the Valley 10K +1

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Ely Mountain Trail Race

Sun, Aug 2 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Ely Mountain Trail Race 8KEly Mountain Trail Race 14K

From $50 Open

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Run LA 10 Miler

Sun, Aug 2 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K10 Miler10K

From $30 Open

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MaraFUNrun 5K

Mon, Aug 3 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

5K - I am a student who is running with my school5K - I am not affiliated with a school5K - I am running with a school or a child who is running with their school +3

From $0 Open

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Track Night Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 4 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $10 Open

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Lanark Park Summer Night Lights 5K

Thu, Aug 6 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Coveathlon #4

Thu, Aug 6 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Open

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Bear Creek

Sat, Aug 8 · Orinda, CA Orinda

5K10KHiker Division +1

Closed

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Noyo Headlands Race

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Kids' 1/2 Mile Run5K Fun Walk5K Run +2

From $10 Open

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Falcon 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

5K Run/Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestline, CA Crestline

Run Through the Pines 5KRun Through the Pines 10K

From $40 Open

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Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K10KVirtual

From $44 Open

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Howl at the Moon – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $29.5 Open

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The OC Fair Fun Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Costa Mesa, CA Costa Mesa

The 1.1 Mile Carnival Detour DashVirtual OC Fair Fun Run 1 MileThe OC Fair Fun Run 5K +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $18 Open

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Cupertino Splash and Dash #2

Thu, Aug 13 · Cupertino, CA Cupertino

Half Mile Swim1 Mile SwimYouth Splash and Dash +2

From $40 Open 14 spots left

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SIXTO MALDONADO, JR. MEMORIAL RUN

Sat, Aug 15 · Firebaugh, CA Firebaugh

2 Mile Walk5K Run10K Run

From $30 Open

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The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Neon Grid 5KNeon Grid 10KThe Virtual Neon Multiverse 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

From $34.99 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Aug 15 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

TACO 6K RUN2 MILE SPEED WALKKIDS RUN

From $25 Open

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Beer City Half™ SLAM

Sat, Aug 15 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Beat the Beast Beer MileTop Dog DashThe Beer Stroll +4

From $25 Closed 15 spots left

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Idyllwild Race 5K / 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Idyllwild, CA Idyllwild

Kids RunMayor Max 6 legged Race on a leash5K Fitness Walk +3

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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5K Entry Hot Dog Lemonade with or without Pet

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K With Pet + Hot Dog & Lemonade Experience5K With Pet OnlyHuman Only Division + Hot Dog & Lemonade Experience +1

From $45 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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LA's Race Against Gun Violence

Sun, Aug 16 · Carson, CA Carson

8K Run5K Run2 Mile Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Long Beach Easy Breezy 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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2026 CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Chula Vista 5KItsy Bitsy Triathlon (Ages 7-10)Triathlon-International +8

From $31 Open

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Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Adventure Movie Inspired Race

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $10 Open

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Race Thru the Redwoods

Sun, Aug 16 · Felton, CA Felton

Kids Race10K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The SF Mile

Sun, Aug 16 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Masters Women (40+)Master's Women (40+)Open #1 (7:00+ min/mile) +7

From $35 Open

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RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

Sun, Aug 16 · La Canada, CA La Canada

5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5kVirtual 5KKids Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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TACO FUN RUN- FRESNO

Sun, Aug 16 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE SPEED WALKTaco Fun 6K RunKIDS Run

From $25 Open

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Health is Wealth 5K by Panacea Holistic Institute

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K

From $42.99 Open

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LAPD Foothill Fitness Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

1K (.62 MILE)5K10K

From $30 Open

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Albert Rivera Menudo Run

Sat, Aug 22 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Fun Walk (not timed)Team Race - 5K5K Run +2

From $20 Open

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Walk for Water 5k Santa Barbara

Sat, Aug 22 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Kids Fun RunVirtual Walk for Water 5kWalk for Water 5K +1

From $8.49 Open

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Race for the Arts 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Adult 5K Run/WalkKids Fun RunYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Race2Unravel

Sat, Aug 22 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Race2Unravel - 5KRace2Unravel - Youth 5kRace2Unravel - 5k RUCK +3

From $15 Open

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Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

5K - Basic5K - Deluxe Package10K - Basic +1

From $25 Open

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