5K Races in California — 2026

There are 269 5K races in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the Witch Way to the Polls 2026 in Los Angeles on October 11. California 5K races run primarily October through February.

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

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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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Healthy Hearts 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Anywhere USA, CA Anywhere USA

Healthy Hearts 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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15th Annual GO2 SoCal 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Canine CaregiverGeneral 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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 Race5 Person Team5k Individual

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

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2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Mission Bay 5KAquathlon (Swim-Run) - SprintMini Sprint (Ages 11+) +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 Fun Run20 acre Competition Wave

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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Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

6K Walk/Run - Not Awards Eligible6K Run/Walk - Awards EligibleVirtual

From $39 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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11th Annual Combat Cancer Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Corona, CA Corona

General AdmissionChildEvent 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

VIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM 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 ParadeShow Car RegistrationFood Vendor +2

From $10 Open 7 spots left

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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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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 WalkDesert Sunrise 5k 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 RunStudent 5KCommunity 5K

From $10 Open

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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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