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.

Loop the Lagoon

Sat, Apr 25 · Vacaville, CA Vacaville
1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run1 Mile Kids Fun Run2 Mile Walk Child 17 & Under +5
From $15 Open Closing Soon
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Run to Remember

Sat, Apr 25 · Visalia, CA Visalia
Run to Remember 2 Mile WalkRun to Remember 2 Mile Walk Children 12 & UnderRun to Remember 5k Children 12 & Under +1
From $20 Open
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RIS 5K on the Peninsula

Sun, Apr 26 · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Palos Verdes Peninsula
Family Members of Ridgecrest Teachers and StaffIndividual Ridgecrest Teacher and Staff5K
Closed
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New Haven Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Union City, CA Union City
5K Fun Run/Walk (Check-In 7:00 AM; Race 8:00 AM) T-shirt and swag bag guaranteed until April 18th.Kids' Races Grades K-8 (Race starts 9:00 AM) T-shirt guaranteed until April 18thParalympian/Special Olympian - Ages 3 and up, 100 meters (lineup 9:00 am) T-shirt guaranteed until April 12th. Registrations for this event are sponsored by Mission Valley Track and Field
From $0 Open
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