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.

2026 Foundation for ALL Reed Schools

Fri, Oct 9 · Tiburon, CA Tiburon

Reed Pre K and Kindergarten students Short CourseBel Aire students 1 MileReed 1st and 2nd grade students 1 Mile +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

Sat, Oct 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K WalkVirtual 5K5K Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Austin's Lungs

Sat, Oct 10 · Petaluma, CA Petaluma

Run for Austin's Lungs

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Team Up For Women

Sat, Oct 10 · Clovis, CA Clovis

5k Run/Walk

From $40 Closed

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BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 2026 CSNK2A1 Foundation "Move Your Way" Challenge

Sat, Oct 10 · Burlingame, CA Burlingame

BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS Move Your Way ChallengeBOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 5 Mile Run, Walk & Roll

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Louis Duarte's Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Hart Park Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

From $70 Closed

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Apple Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Tehachapi, CA Tehachapi

5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Monterey's Breast Cancer Awareness Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Monterey, CA Monterey

Monterey's Breast Cancer Awareness Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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San Bernardino County Sheriff's Mud Run

Sat, Oct 10 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

1k Kids Race5k Individual5 Person Team

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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lululemon DHO 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Cabazon, CA Cabazon

lululemon DHO 5k

From $45 Closed

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Reggie's Run 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Boron, CA Boron

Reggie's Run for Kicks

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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15th Annual GO2 SoCal 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

General 5KCanine Caregiver

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Mission Bay 5KTriathlon-InternationalAquabike (Swim/Bike) - Sprint +8

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Witch Way to the Polls 2026

Sun, Oct 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Rock & Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Aromas, CA Aromas

5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

WalkerRunnerVirtual Participant +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ruff Run California

Sat, Oct 17 · Phelan, CA Phelan

1k Fun walk/run20 acre Competition Wave20 acre Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-O-Ween Doggie 5K, 1 Miler by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Donut Fun Run 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Alameda, CA Alameda

The Donut Fun Run 2026

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Glenn Bass Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Sonora, CA Sonora

1 Mile Fun Run5k Run

From $15 Closed

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SCREAMER RUN 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Kids Trick or Treat Run5K RunVendor Booth +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Native Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Elk Grove, CA Elk Grove

1.4 Mile Walk2.8 Mile RunFREE Mammogram - Call 916-683-6000 ext 2011 for an appointment the day of!

From $0 Closed

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Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual6K Run/Walk - Awards Eligible6K Walk/Run - Not Awards Eligible

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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11th Annual Combat Cancer Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Corona, CA Corona

ChildGeneral AdmissionEvent Shirt Only

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Rise Up and Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K - Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $41 Open Closing Soon

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St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival 5K Race and 1mi Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Helena, CA Saint Helena

St. Helena 1mi Fun Run/WalkSt. Helena 5K Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pistachi-GO! 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Avenal, CA Avenal

Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Adults 18+)Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Ages 12-17)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Race The Flame

Sat, Oct 17 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Race the Flame WalkRace the Flame Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MOB 5K Run Walk For Fun

Sun, Oct 18 · Bonita, CA Bonita

MOB 5K Run Walk For Fun

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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SD HipHop 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

SD HipHop 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Beverly Hills Run of the Stars: 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Hills

1k Kid's Race5k from ANYWHERE5k Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open Closing Soon

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Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders

Sun, Oct 18 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Adult 1 MileChild 1 Mile (under 14)Child 5K (under 14) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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LIVE LIKE JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKETVIRTUAL JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKET

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 24 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

PREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run4Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Covina, CA Covina

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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ROCK & RUN 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · El Segundo, CA El Segundo

Rock & Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Howlin' Moon 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

1K2K5K

From $18 Open

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Miles for Migraine San Francisco

Sat, Oct 24 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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Pink on Parade

Sat, Oct 24 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Pink on ParadeFood VendorInformational Vendor +2

From $10 Open 7 spots left

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Vaquero Strong 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Vaquero Strong 5K

From $30 Open

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Cork & Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · San Miguel, CA San Miguel

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Austin Stiles Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ceres, CA Ceres

2nd Annual Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Dash 5k - Hosted by PCS MVP Club - Quincy Site

Sat, Oct 24 · Quincy, CA Quincy

Monster Dash 5k Fun Run/WalkMonster Dash - PCS Student Registration

From $0 Open

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Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Run5k Run/WalkLittle Monster Dash Age 3 and Under +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Mutt Run

Sat, Oct 24 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Mutt Run

From $60 Closed

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1st Annual Lake Los Angeles Desert Sunrise 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Lancaster, CA Lancaster

Desert Sunrise 5k RunDesert Sunrise 5k Youth RunDesert Sunrise Kids 5k Youth Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Tokay Against Cancer 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Lodi, CA Lodi

Kids RunCommunity 5KStudent 5K

From $10 Open

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King City 5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · King City, CA King City

King City 5K Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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The Main Street Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 24 · San Jacinto, CA San Jacinto

The Main Street Monster Mile

From $15 Open

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Eden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Hollister, CA Hollister

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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