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.

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bakersfield, CA

Sat, Nov 28 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Child Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Closed

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Waffle Run

Sun, Nov 29 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Run/Walk5K Fun Run/WalkCompetitive 5k Run +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Brooks West XC Championships

Sat, Dec 5 · Walnut, CA Walnut

Junior Girls 5KJunior Boys 5KSenior Girls 5K +8

From $45 Open

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Chino Valley YMCA Reindeer Romp 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Chino, CA Chino

Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Los Angeles, CA

Sat, Dec 5 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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Ohana Holiday Run

Sun, Dec 6 · San Diego, CA San Diego

1K Kid's Run + Toy Donation1K Kid's Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +4

From $15 Open

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Reindeer Run 5k Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Union City, CA Union City

5k5k Youth

From $17 Open

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LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE RACE WALK6K ATHENA6K CLYDESDALE +4

From $15 Open

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Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 12 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run

From $37 Open

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Lights for Life 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Murrieta, CA Murrieta

5K Run/Walk Virtual5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Pacific Grove, CA Pacific Grove

Elf Run - Kids 1K5K Timed Run1K Fun Walk or Run 5K Untimed

From $25 Closed

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JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH

Sat, Dec 12 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Kids Elf Dash5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run/Walk5K Assisted Athlete5K Virtual

From $45 Open

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Bakersfield Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Youth 2 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile Run/WalkYouth 5k Run/Walk +2

From $15 Open

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40th Annual Tinsel Triathlon

Sun, Dec 13 · Hemet, CA Hemet

5K Run OnlyChallenged AthleteTeam - 2 -3 person relay +1

From $50 Open

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Silicon Valley Santa Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Holiday Hero - Gold5K Santa RunHoliday Hero - Silver +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler +2

From $25 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - FRESNO

Thu, Dec 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

From $20 Open

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Santa Beer Run & Kids Elf Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Elf Run (Ages 5-7)Elf Run (Ages 8-12)Santa Beer Mile - Individual Race +2

From $15 Open

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Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief

Sat, Dec 19 · Irvine, CA Irvine

1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

1 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run/Walk +1

From $37.5 Open Closing Soon

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Clovis Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 MILE RUN/WALK5K FUN RUN/WALKVirtual 5k +1

From $35 Open

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Auburn Santa Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Auburn, CA Auburn

5K GRINCH TEAM5k SANTA TEAMVIRTUAL GRINCH TEAM +1

From $25 Open

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Run Run Rudolph 2 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 20 · Hanford, CA Hanford

Kids Reindeer Fun Run (Ages 1 to 12)2 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk

Mon, Dec 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Run/WalkYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Spell Your City

Fri, Jan 1 · Weimar, CA Weimar

OMAHANEW YORKDENVER +22

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Clovis New Year's Day 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $40 Open

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Visalia PAL Resolution 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Visalia PAL Resolution "1.5 mile" WalkVisalia PAL Resolution 5K Run/Walk " Virtual Run" ONLYVisalia PAL Resolution "5K" Run

From $35 Open 20 spots left

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THE RESET HYBRID 5K CHALLENGE

Sun, Jan 3 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K HYBRID

From $38 Open

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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open

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San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run

Sun, Jan 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

1 Mile Cruiser Walk / Run"School Youth Free" - MLK 5K Walk / Fun RunVirtual: San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run +1

From $40 Open

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Pirate 5K Booty Run

Sat, Jan 23 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2M Run/Walk (Not Timed)5K Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $37.5 Open

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The Master's University Winter 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Kids K5K Run/Walk5K Challenge

From $10 Closed

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Roasted Run 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Roasted Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Do It For Her 5K

Sun, Jan 24 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Adult EntryChild EntryVirtual

From $55 Closed

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The Kayla Bernardi BEE Positive Fun Run Walk

Sat, Jan 30 · Turlock, CA Turlock

5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Closed

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Run Like It's Recess 5K

Sun, Jan 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5K5K Run/WalkToddler Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 55 spots left

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Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M

Sat, Feb 6 · Moorpark, CA Moorpark

1M Fun Run5k Run

From $20 Open

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Superb Owl Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Clovis, CA Clovis

2 Mile Run/Walk5k Virtual Run/Walk5k Fun Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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Trojan Trot 5K & Fun Run - All Abilities!

Sat, Feb 6 · Irvine, CA Irvine

1-Mile Fun Run5K5K - UNI Students & Staff

From $25 Open

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5k/1mile- WALK/RUN FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES AWARENESS

Sat, Feb 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

1 Mile for Diabetes awareness5k for diabetes awareness

From $25 Open

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Hungry Dog Dash 2027

Sun, Feb 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Hungry Dog Dash 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Elevate 5k & 12 Hour Race at First Baptist Church

Fri, Feb 12 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

5k Race12 Hour Race

From $22 Open

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Bee Sweet Citrus Farm-K

Sat, Feb 13 · Fresno, CA Fresno

1 Mile Walk5k Timed Event

From $30 Open

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Fresno Valentine Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Youth Fun Run 2 MileYouth Fun Run 5kAdult Competitive 5k +5

From $12 Open

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The Lumpia Run (presented by CVAORN)

Thu, Feb 18 · Stockton, CA Stockton

5KKids 5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open

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4 Mile Hill Challenge

Sat, Feb 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

2K Youth Hill Challenge2K Youth Hill Challenge4 Mile Run +1

From $10 Open

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Runnin' To The Rig

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Walkin' To The Rig 2kWalkin' To The Rig 2kKids: Runnin' To The Rig 5k +7

From $10 Closed 20 spots left

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cmX 5K 2027

Sat, Feb 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Kids RunKids RunVirtual 5k +3

From $10 Open

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BMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/Run! We're creating GENERATIONAL HEALTH!

Sat, Feb 27 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

BMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/RunBMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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