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5k Runs found in California

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5k Runs in California 2025 - 2026

The most comprehensive list of 5k Runs in and near California in 2025 - 2026. Find your perfect race!

Looking to take on a 5k in California? This distance is where many runners find their love for racing, offering a friendly, welcoming environment whether it’s your first organized run or you’re aiming to improve your speed.

You’ll find 5k events across California all year round, from large charity runs to smaller local races with a community feel. Los Angeles 5k events draw big crowds and lively atmospheres, while San Francisco 5k races mix flat waterfront courses with hilly routes that keep things interesting. San Diego 5k runs benefit from ideal weather and a laid-back vibe, making them a favorite for runners from across the country.

Many 5k races offer same-day registration, relaxed start times, and post-race gatherings that feel more like community celebrations than high-pressure competitions. You’ll often see themed events, age group awards, and fun race swag, adding to the experience no matter your finish time. Family-friendly races and kids’ distances are also common, making 5ks a great way to introduce younger runners to the sport.

Browse our 5k race listing below to find events that match your schedule and goals. Whether you’re preparing for your first 10k in California or simply want to enjoy a social, fitness-focused morning, California’s 5k scene has a race for you.

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Race Calendar: 5k Runs found in California

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Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch

San Ramon, California
26 Oct 25
Free - $107.00
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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
01 Nov 25
Free - $158.94
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K

Santa Barbara
09 Nov 25
Free - $146.73
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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
16 May 26
$58.63 - $137.98

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Beer City Half™

Various Cities in, California
01 Nov 24 - 31 Dec 25
Free

Hobby Joggers Race Series

Temecula, California
01 Jan 25 - 31 Dec 25
Free - $59.30

Pinkathon 2025 Virtual and In-Person Challenge for Breast Cancer!

Any Place in the World!, California
01 May 25 - 31 Oct 25
Free - $27.50

Friends Of The Poor® 5K CHARITY WALK/RUN

Carpinteria, California
10 Aug 25 - 18 Oct 25
$35.00

San Diego 5K SCADaddle for Research

San Diego, California
05 Sep 25
$43.40 - $85.80

LASD PINK PATCH 5K RUN/WALK

San Dimas, California
06 Sep 25 - 31 Oct 25
$48.70 - $54.00

9/11 Run to Remember

Clovis, California
06 Sep 25
$49.45 - $54.75

Miles For Mentorship

Tulare, California
06 Sep 25
Free - $38.10

Anime Fan and Fitness Festival 5k Run

Gilroy, California
06 Sep 25
$54.00

Graniterock River Run

Hollister, California
06 Sep 25
$38.10 - $75.20

lululemon + BlacklistLA LA5000

Los Angeles, California
06 Sep 25
Free

LSA's Run Home 2025

Los Gatos, California
06 Sep 25
$54.00

Building Dreams Southland Regional Association of Realtors 5K

Van Nuys, California
06 Sep 25
$11.60 - $48.70

Run With The Lions

Live Oak, California
06 Sep 25
$41.70

Resilience Run

Fontana, California
06 Sep 25
$38.10

Cancer Champions Walk-Run-Roll

West Sacramento, California
07 Sep 25
$50.82 - $56.12

Mammoth Bar Trail Runs

Auburn, California
07 Sep 25
$63.54 - $95.34

Give Back Lead Forward Virtual Run/Walk/Bike 2025

Mountain View, California
09 Sep 25 - 10 Oct 25
$43.39 - $315.99

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Runvana: A Totally 90s Grunge Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
13 Sep 25
$40.21 - $52.93

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

Long Beach, California
13 Sep 25
$11.60 - $38.10

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Earth and Sky Fall Equinox Run 5K, 10k, & Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
13 Sep 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

LA Kings 5K

Redondo Beach, California
13 Sep 25
$45.20 - $88.40

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Running Fence Run - Celebrating Christo & Jeanne-Claude's "Running Fence" - a 24.5-mile fabric fence in Sonoma & Marin Counties installed in September 1976

Cotati, California
13 Sep 25
Free - $60.00

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

10K On The Bay

Hayward, California
13 Sep 25
$27.50 - $54.00

2025 Gold Country Run 10K, 5K and Kids K Presented by Marshall

El Dorado Hills, California
13 Sep 25
$11.60 - $48.70

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

BRAIN Foundation 5K /10K Run

Sunnyvale, California
14 Sep 25
$34.92 - $59.30

9/11 Heroes Run - San Diego, California

San Diego, California
14 Sep 25
Free - $48.70

Oh my Gourd - Falling for Miles 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
14 Sep 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Race To Slow The Pace

Lodi, California
14 Sep 25
$27.50 - $75.20

Totally 80's Fast Times in Huntington Beach 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
14 Sep 25
$11.60 - $57.17

Sharsheret West Coast Dash

Playa Del Rey, California
14 Sep 25
$32.80 - $80.50
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