5K Races in California — 2026

There are 265 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Wild & Free Summer 5K Walk/Run in Paso Robles on June 20. California 5K races run primarily June through February.

Wild & Free Summer 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Paso Robles, CA Paso Robles

Wild & Free Summer 5 K

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City of Maywood Open Streets 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Maywood, CA Maywood

Maywood resident 5KNon Maywood resident 5K

From $10 Closed

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Bakersfield Father's Day Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

2k walk (Non-Timed)5K Run or WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Dad Wave 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Aptos, CA Aptos

The Dad Wave 5k3K Family Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Nixon 5K for Title IX

Sat, Jun 20 · Yorba Linda, CA Yorba Linda

1K Kids Run5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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FBE Juneteenth 5K – San Diego

Sat, Jun 20 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Juneteenth 5KFBE Juneteenth 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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Miles for Mayo 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Virtual 5K (No T-shirt or Medal)In Person 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Father's Day Run for Rotary (Cancelled for 2026)

Sun, Jun 21 · Concord, CA Concord

5K Run (All Ages)

From $35 Closed

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Obama Games Sport Fest

Sat, Jun 27 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Obama Games Empowering Youth 1k (Elementary School)Obama Games Top Dog 2kObama Games Empowering Youth 2k (Middle School) +14

From $7 Open Closing Soon

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Union Rescue Mission 5K/10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

In-Person RunnerIn-Person WalkerLunch Donation

From $40 Closed

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TACOS & MICHE 5K RUN (FRESNO)

Sat, Jun 27 · Fresno, CA Fresno

2 MILE SPEED WALKTACOS & MICHE 5K RUNKIDS FUN RUN +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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World Spirits Festival 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Pico Rivera, CA Pico Rivera

World Spirits Festival 5k Run/Walk on Historic Whittier Blvd

From $39 Closed

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City of Placentia Centennial 5K & Fun Run!

Sat, Jun 27 · Placentia, CA Placentia

1K Kids Fun RunCentennial 5K & Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Sober Endurance 2-4-6 | A public movement against alcohol-centered wellness culture

Sat, Jun 27 · San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo

King of the Mountain One Loop In-Person (no shirt)4hr In-Person2/4/6 Virtual +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Abbot Kinney One

Sun, Jun 28 · Venice, CA Venice

Youth Mile (6 Yrs - 11 Yrs)Friends & Family Mile (Noncompetitive Walk, Jog, or Stroller) | Ages 18 and OverDog Mile +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Once Upon a Run

Sun, Jun 28 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Event day Partipant - $20 donation

From $20 Open

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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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Oakley's Star-Spangled Color Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Beaumont, CA Beaumont

Oakley's Star-Spangled Color Run

From $15 Open

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2026 July 4th Virtual Run - Los Angeles

Fri, Jul 3 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

5K

From $27.5 Open

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2026 July 4th Virtual Run - San Diego

Fri, Jul 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K

From $27.5 Open

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2026 July 4th Virtual Run - San Jose

Fri, Jul 3 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K

From $27.5 Open

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Simi 250 5k

Fri, Jul 3 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Simi 250 5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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Morgan Hill Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Kids 1 Mile5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Independence Day Classic Event - 42nd Anniversary

Sat, Jul 4 · Newhall, CA Newhall

Masters Mile WalkKid K5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

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

From $20 Open

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Stars and Stripes 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Concord, CA Concord

5KVirtual Runner

From $50 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/WalkDiaper Dash

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Orange Park Acres 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Orange, CA Orange

5k Run

From $45 Open

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Fourth of July Run Crime Out of Roseville

Sat, Jul 4 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Adult 5KChildren's 5K

From $25 Open

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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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Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Chico, CA Chico

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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HRC Rotary 4th of July 5K Family Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Rodeo, CA Rodeo

5K Family Fun Run/Walk

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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Riverpark 5K Summer Series

Sat, Jul 4 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Week 4 5K: 7/23Week 1 5K: 7/4Week 2 5K: 7/9 +2

From $20 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 Closing Soon

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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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Montevideo HOA 4th of July 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K

From $6 Open

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SURF CITY RUN

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Kids Fun Run - 9:00AMResident 5K - 7:00AMStroller 5K - 8:15AM +1

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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MVRRC 1st Annual Independence Day 5K Road Race (Cash Prize)

Sat, Jul 4 · Perris, CA Perris

Kids 1 MileMVRRC 1st Annual Independence Day 5K Road Race (Cash Prize)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

5K10KKids 1K

From $10 Open

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Claremont Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Claremont, CA Claremont

1K Kid's Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Firecracker Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Truckee, CA Truckee

1 Mile

From $35 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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Adventure Run

Sat, Jul 11 · South Lake Tahoe, CA South Lake Tahoe

Adventure Run

From $20 Open

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5AM Crew 5PM Group Hike

Sat, Jul 11 · Mt Baldy, CA Mt Baldy

5PM Group Hike

From $25 Open

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ONETrack International Summer 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Seaport Village 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Seaport Village 5K Run

From $30 Open

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JODI'S KOBE YEAR 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

JODI'S KOBE YEAR 5KJODI'S KOBE YEAR VIRTUAL 5K

From $24 Open

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