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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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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

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

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Run for the Planet - Earth Day Celebration 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
18 Apr 26
$42.33 - $52.93
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Beer City Halfβ„’

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

Hobby Joggers Race Series

Temecula, California
01 Jan 25 - 31 Dec 25
Free - $48.70

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

Summer Grand Prix

Bakersfield, California
14 Jun 25 - 26 Jul 25
$15.00

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

Cotati, California
04 Jul 25 - 12 Sep 26
Free - $250.00

MIGUEL REYES ELITE/FUN 5K Run/Walk

Fresno, California
26 Jul 25
$29.00 - $57.68

Joggin' for Frogmen 5K - San Diego, CA

San Diego, California
26 Jul 25
Free - $54.00

Aztlan XC Classic

Los Angeles, California
26 Jul 25
$27.50 - $59.30

LBC - Good Vibes Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
26 Jul 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Run As One: Christmas in July Community Run- 2mi/5k/5mi

Sacramento, California
27 Jul 25
$30.00

9th Annual We Run Richmond 5K

Richmond, California
27 Jul 25
$44.99 - $69.99

Goleta Beach Splash & Dash

Goleta, California
29 Jul 25
$11.60

Goleta Beach Splash & Dash

Goleta, California
29 Jul 25
$11.60

Coveathlon #3

Newport Beach, California
31 Jul 25
$43.40 - $96.40

Dog Days of Summer – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
02 Aug 25
$11.60 - $42.33

Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon

Green Valley Lake, California
02 Aug 25
$45.08 - $99.00

Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
02 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Singles & Friends Running Club 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
02 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Rise & Stride Community Run - North Tahoe Recreation

Tahoe Vista, California
02 Aug 25
Free

Singles & Friends Running Club 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
02 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Conquer the Overlook 5K Run

Culver City, California
02 Aug 25
$48.70

Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
02 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Fall River High School 5k Charity Run

Mcarthur, California
02 Aug 25
$22.20

Pride of the Valley 5K

Baldwin Park, California
02 Aug 25
$22.20 - $40.22

Run LA 10 Miler

Los Angeles, California
03 Aug 25
$55.00 - $96.34

Tiki Run: Popsicles & Paradise 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
03 Aug 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Coveathlon #4

Newport Beach, California
07 Aug 25
$43.40 - $96.40

Lanark Park Summer Night Lights 5K

Canoga Park, California
07 Aug 25
$10.80

NBVC 2025 Summer Escape 5K

Port Hueneme, California
07 Aug 25
Free

JAWsome After Dark – 5K, 1-Mile & Kids Dash + Outdoor Beach Movie

Long Beach, California
08 Aug 25
$11.60 - $35.97

Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K

Crestline, California
09 Aug 25
$54.80

Noyo Headlands Race

Fort Bragg, California
09 Aug 25
$10.80 - $72.60

The OC Fair Fun Run

Costa Mesa, California
10 Aug 25
$50.05

Hitchhiker's Guide to Running - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
10 Aug 25
$35.97 - $46.57

SAR Wild Run

Shaver Lake, California
10 Aug 25
$60.05 - $97.15

Howl at the Moon – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
10 Aug 25
$31.21 - $46.05

Age of Aquarius Awakening Run - 5K, 10K,

Santa Monica, California
10 Aug 25
$32.79 - $35.97

Run for George 5K

Sacramento, California
10 Aug 25
$44.10

Tri Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
10 Aug 25
$91.60 - $426.75

Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
10 Aug 25
$37.03 - $49.75
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