5K Races in California — 2026

There are 720 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Superhero 5K Fun Run in Union City on March 8. California 5K races run primarily March through August.

Generations In Motion 1 Mile and 5K, Stroll, Roll, or Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Greenest Fastest Mile RunGroup Fun Stroll & Roll Mile (3 person-Take your time & enjoy the trail-wheelchair/stroller friendly)5K Stroll, Roll or Run (50 Plus) +3

From $30 Closed

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Autism on the Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

2K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +2

From $45 Open

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Gift of Life

Sat, Apr 11 · Visalia, CA Visalia

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Youth Splash and Dash

Sun, Apr 12 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Splash and Dash

From $40 Open 60 spots left

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Ruth McKenzie Preserve Half Marathon | 10k | 5k | Kids Race

Sun, Apr 12 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Kids 1/4 Mile Run (Ages 7 & Under)Kids 1/2 Mile Run5k Run/Walk +2

From $10 Open

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The Great Benicia Run: Strait to the Finish

Sun, Apr 12 · Benicia, CA Benicia

Kids 1 Mile5K Run10K Run +1

From $15 Open

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Matcha for Miles

Sun, Apr 12 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile (Non-Timed)5k Run10 Mile Run

From $35 Open

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THE 8TH ANNUAL GRAND PRIX FOUNDATION OF LONG BEACH 5K RUN/WALK

Sun, Apr 12 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Kids Turbo 1K5K Open5K Elite +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Morgan Hill AAUW Wildflower Run

Sun, Apr 12 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

2K Fun Run/Walk2K Kids' Timed Run5K Run +3

From $31 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Penn Valley Daffodil Race

Sun, Apr 12 · Penn Valley, CA Penn Valley

Penn Valley Daffodil 5K WalkPenn Valley Daffodil 5KPenn Valley Daffodil 10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bowman Run with the Bulls presented by Hotel Vista Sierra

Sun, Apr 12 · Auburn, CA Auburn

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

From $20 Open

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Totally 80's Fast Times in Huntington Beach 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Sun, Apr 12 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $10 Open

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Run4Kids

Fri, Apr 17 · Corona, CA Corona

Run4Kids VIRTUAL 5KRun4Kids 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Empower Wellness Run 5k/1 mile (Hosted by KHSD)

Sat, Apr 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile1 Mile (KHSD Staff Members' child 18 and under)5k (Non-KHSD Staff) +2

From $5 Open

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7th Annual Super Bulldog Jog 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Adult (18+)Kids/Students (18 & Under)

From $25 Open

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Apricot Lane Farms Earth Day 5K Fun Run! (Or Walk!)

Sat, Apr 18 · Moorpark, CA Moorpark

KIDDO RUNNERS! 17 and younger!Early Bird RegistrationADULT RUNNER +2

From $25 Open

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The Riverside County K9 Run & Walk With the Animals Experience

Sat, Apr 18 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Mary S. Roberts "Walk With Animals" Experience (2.5K)The Riverside K9 Run Experience (5K)

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Pittsburg, CA

Sat, Apr 18 · Pittsburg, CA Pittsburg

FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge

From $30 Open

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Autism Awareness 5k and Car show

Sat, Apr 18 · Avenal, CA Avenal

Kid 9 and under5k Run/WalkKids Run

From $5 Open

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5K for Fragile X

Sat, Apr 18 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

5K Run/Walk

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Run with the Heroes 5k, 10k & Family Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Madera, CA Madera

Family Walk5K10k

From $20 Open

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Miss Winkles Fast & Furriest 5k/2mi

Sat, Apr 18 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2M Walk (Non-Timed)5k Timed Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $40 Open

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FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Greenfield, CA

Sat, Apr 18 · Greenfield, CA Greenfield

FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge

From $30 Open

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FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Santa Clara, CA

Sat, Apr 18 · Santa Clara, CA Santa Clara

FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Porterville 5K/10K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Porterville, CA Porterville

Virtual 5K/10K5K Run/WalkKids 1/4 Mile Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half

Sat, Apr 18 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Kids 1K Fun Run5k10k +5

From $25.99 Open 85 spots left

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Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 18 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Eco 1 MilerGo Green 5KEarth Day 4.22K +2

From $25 Open

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SEAS 5K Running for Faith to Build Our Future

Sat, Apr 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

5K Fun Run

From $45 Open

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Clovis Rodeo 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2KVirtual Event5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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LASD SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION 5K RUN & WALK

Sat, Apr 18 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5k Registration (Paid)

From $45 Open

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Pleasanton Run for Education

Sun, Apr 19 · Pleasanton, CA Pleasanton

Kids' Challenge (1/4 mile, Ages 10 and Under)2 Mile Run or Walk2 Mile - PUSD Employee +5

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Millerton Lake Crows Nest Triathlon, 5k & 10k

Sun, Apr 19 · Friant, CA Friant

5kVirtual 5k10k +16

From $45 Open

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Soroptimist Stop Human Trafficking 5k

Sun, Apr 19 · Chico, CA Chico

5k

From $40 Open

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Bruin Run/Walk 5K

Sun, Apr 19 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K Run5K Run UCLA Students

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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CASS Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 19 · Paso Robles, CA Paso Robles

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Paseo de Mariposa Trail Race

Sun, Apr 19 · Mariposa, CA Mariposa

5k Run/Walk12K Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Run for the Planet – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Apr 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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March for Marrow California

Mon, Apr 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5KVirtual

From $35 Open

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UCR Glow Run 2026

Thu, Apr 23 · Riverside, CA Riverside

UCR Glow Run 5K Run or Walk

From $5 Open

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COVINA FUN RUN XXIX

Sat, Apr 25 · Covina, CA Covina

1 Mile - Child1 Mile Run - Adult5k Run - Child +1

From $20 Open

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Dash for disABILITIES Superhero 5K, Walk & Roll

Sat, Apr 25 · Apple Valley, CA Apple Valley

Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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St. Edward Spartan 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Fremont, CA Fremont

St. Edward Spartan 5K Run & Walk

From $40 Open

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Orange County Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo

Sat, Apr 25 · Irvine, CA Irvine

OC Superhero 5K Run/WalkOCSD Academy TeamOC Superhero Virtual Run

From $0 Open

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SJVDHA Pacing for Prevention

Sat, Apr 25 · Madera, CA Madera

5K Walk/Run

From $35 Open

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Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration

Sat, Apr 25 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Fuzzy Feathers Kids Run5K PloggingPlover Dash (5k) +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Lumentum Heart & Soles Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Santa Clara, CA Santa Clara

5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K Walk/RunLumentum International 5K +6

From $20 Open

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OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Apr 25 · Azusa, CA Azusa

1K WalkOneLegacy 5K Run/WalkExhibitor Registration

From $37 Open 22 spots left

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Kiwanis El Segundo PTA Run for Education 5K|10K

Sat, Apr 25 · El Segundo, CA El Segundo

1/2K Kids Fun Run1K Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Apr 25 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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