5K Races in California — 2026

There are 761 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Hobby Joggers in Temecula on April 22. California 5K races run primarily April through February.

Alien Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Jun 28 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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2026 Cal Tri La Crema - 6.28.26

Sun, Jun 28 · Guerneville, CA Guerneville

Olympic Swim (1640 yards)Sprint Swim (400 yards)Olympic SwimBike +5

From $23.86 Open

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Abbot Kinney One

Sun, Jun 28 · Venice, CA Venice

Women's Masters Mile (40 Yrs and older)Women's Elite Mile (by invite or time submission)Men's Elite Mile (by invite or time submission) +8

From $0 Closed 25 spots left

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TACOS & MICHE 5K RUN (BAKERSFIELD)

Sun, Jun 28 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

2 MILE SPEED WALKTACOS & MICHE 5K RUN/WALKKIDS RACES (10 AND UNDER)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Independence Day Dash 5k and Kids Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Livermore, CA Livermore

Independence Day Dash 5k

From $35 Open

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Simi 250 5k

Fri, Jul 3 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Simi 250 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Anaheim Firecracker 5K/10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

5K Timed5K Untimed10K Timed

From $35 Open

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Morgan Hill Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Kids 1 Mile5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jul 4 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

1 Mile5K Run/WalkZero K - (Join us at the run site. Cheer for the rest!) +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Folsom Firecracker Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Folsom, CA Folsom

2 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile - US Military Active Duty or Veteran5K - US Military Active Duty or Veteran +6

From $13.5 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Independence Day Classic Event - 42nd Anniversary

Sat, Jul 4 · Newhall, CA Newhall

Kid KMasters Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Chico, CA Chico

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Liberty Bell 5k Fun RunKids Fun RunCharity Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

From $20 Open

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2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

5KKids 1K10K

From $10 Open

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Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

Sat, Jul 4 · Alameda, CA Alameda

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Red, White & Blue Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Kiddie Race5K Fun Run/Walk10K +1

From $25 Open

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The Great American Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual5K Run10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Orange Park Acres 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Orange, CA Orange

5k Run

From $45 Closed

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SURF CITY RUN

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Kids Fun Run - 9:00AMOpen 5K - 8:00AMStroller 5K - 8:15AM +1

From $22 Open

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2026 YMCA Run in the Parks 5K & Kid's Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Laguna Niguel, CA Laguna Niguel

Kid's Race5K Run/Walk

From $22 Open

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Palmdale's Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Kid's 1 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 9-12)Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k Walk/RunKid's 1/2 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8 and under)

From $10 Open

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La Palma Fitness Run for Fun

Sat, Jul 4 · La Palma, CA La Palma

5K Run/Walk10K RunYankee Doodle Dash

From $10 Open

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The Auburn Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Auburn, CA Auburn

The Auburn MileAuburn Mini-Mile (Kids Fun Run)Auburn Mini-Mile Junior (Ages 6 - 8) +1

From $10 Open 40 spots left

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Liberty Bell 5k fun run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Kids 1 Mile5KVirtual 5k Race

From $25 Open

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Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Stars, Stripes and Strides 5K

From $45 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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Firecracker Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Truckee, CA Truckee

1 Mile

From $35 Open

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Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 Mile Run/WalkVeterans 2 Mile Run/Walk4 Mile Run +3

From $20 Open

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33rd Annual Village Runner 4th of July Runs

Sat, Jul 4 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

Kid's Dash - Ages 6-7 (1/4 Mile)Kid's Dash - Ages 8-9 (1/4 Mile)5K Run / Community Walk +1

From $40 Open

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Santa Barbara Running Association Semana Nautica 5K & 2K Trail Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

2K Trail Run (Kid's & Adults)5K Trail Run

From $20 Open

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Claremont Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Claremont, CA Claremont

1K Kid's Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Riverpark 5K Summer Series

Sat, Jul 4 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Week 4 5K: 7/23Full 4-Week Series 5K 7/4 - 7/23 (Free T-Shirt included)Week 3 5K: 7/16 +2

From $20 Closed

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2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Kids 1K Fun RunSan Diego 4th Of July 5kVirtual San Diego 4th of July 5K +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Signarama Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Redding, CA Redding

Firecracker 5k Fun Run/WalkLIttle Sparklers 1/4 Mile Run/Walk

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Chester 4th of July Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Chester, CA Chester

Chester 4th of July Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Woodbridge Village Association 50th Anniversary - Ralph J. Redington 5K/10K Run and Kids Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Kids Run5K10K

From $15 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jul 4 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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20th Annual Freedom Run on the Ranch - A Run for Joy to benefit NEGU

Sat, Jul 4 · Ladera Ranch, CA Ladera Ranch

Freedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park LoopFreedom Run 5kFreedom Run 10k +2

From $8 Open 50 spots left

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Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Pacific Palisades, CA Pacific Palisades

Dick Lemen Run - High School Competition 5K5K Run/Walk10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Crown City Classic 12K & 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Kids Half MileCharity 5K - $200 fundraising commitmentVirtual 5K +4

From $0 Open

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Coveathlon #1

Thu, Jul 9 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Open

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Beer City Half™ Alameda

Sat, Jul 11 · Alameda, CA Alameda

5k10kHalf Marathon +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

Sat, Jul 11 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/WalkLookin For A Cure Virtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 11 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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