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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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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K

Santa Barbara
Sun 09 Nov 25
Free - $146.73
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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$43.15 - $62.20
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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)

Escondido, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$43.15 - $62.20
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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
Sat 16 May 26
$63.92 - $148.56

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Beer City Half™

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

Hobby Joggers Race Series

Temecula, California
Thu 17 Apr 25 - Thu 18 Dec 25
Free - $69.90

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

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

Friends Of The Poor® 5K CHARITY WALK/RUN

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

8th Annual Running with the Angels - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

Bakersfield, California
Sun 05 Oct 25 - Sat 11 Oct 25
$49.20

Great Race | Virtual edition

Los Angeles, California
Fri 10 Oct 25 - Tue 30 Jun 26
$49.00

250th Navy Birthday 5K Run/ Walk

San Diego, California
Fri 10 Oct 25
Free

Haunted Heroes 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Los Angeles
Sat 11 Oct 25
$30.00

Just a Dash of Hocus Pocus 5K, 10K

Santa Monica, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$31.73 - $32.79

Fast Times at Canoga High 5K, 10K & Half

Canoga Park, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$34.99

Lafayette Res Run for Education

Lafayette, California
Sat 11 Oct 25 - Sun 19 Oct 25
Free - $54.00

Diwali Fun Run + Festival

East Bay, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$43.90 - $81.00

Alameda Pride Fun Run/Walk

Alameda, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$50.00

Tule River Parkway 5K Walk Run

Porterville, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$20.00

Tahoe Forest Health System Fall Fun Run

Truckee, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$40.00 - $60.00

Red Wave 5K

Fresno, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$40.13 - $50.88

Rock It in Chino Hills 5K & 10K

Brea, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$64.60 - $80.50

North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival

Delano, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
Free - $20.00

Night of the Living Runners – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$26.97 - $41.81

14th Annual GO2 SoCal 5k Walk/Run

San Dimas, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
Free - $35.00

CASA of Tulare County Superhero 5K

Tulare, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
Free - $43.90

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD SAN LEANDRO 5K, 10, HALF MARATHON & MARATHON

San Leandro, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$34.00 - $133.50

East Bay Front Runners Pride Run and Walk

Oakland, California
Sat 11 Oct 25 - Sun 19 Oct 25
$33.75 - $38.75

Monterey's Breast Cancer Awareness Run

Monterey, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
Free

Take Flight Run

Madera, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$49.20

Martha's Village & Kitchen Spooktacular 5k/10k Event

Palm Springs, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$39.25 - $60.40

LASAA Mug Run - LASD Carson Station

Carson, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$32.80

Tiger Dash 5k/Kids Cub Fun Run

Stockton, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$43.40

Northgate Market 5k

Anaheim, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
$40.00

Corona Stake 5K

Corona, California
Sat 11 Oct 25
Free

Goblin’ and Ghoul 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 12 Oct 25
$40.21 - $52.93

Champion Mine Trail Race

Nevada City, California
Sun 12 Oct 25
$48.70 - $85.80

Haunted Heroes 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Riverside
Sun 12 Oct 25
$25.00

2025 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K

Weott, California
Sun 12 Oct 25
$64.85 - $154.95

Montebello Heritage 5K/10K

Montebello, California
Sun 12 Oct 25
Free - $35.00

Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
Sun 12 Oct 25
$16.90 - $60.35

5K RUN · WALK FOR FUN

Bryn Mawr, California
Sun 12 Oct 25
$25.00

Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders

Roseville, California
Sun 12 Oct 25
$11.60 - $32.80

Rock & Run

Aromas, California
Sun 12 Oct 25
$27.50

The Race for a Healthier World 5K

Anaheim, California
Fri 17 Oct 25
$75.00
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