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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
$27.50 - $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 - $69.90

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

Give Back Lead Forward Virtual Run/Walk/Bike 2025

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

The Great American Pizza Run

Long Beach, California
20 Sep 25
$6.30 - $59.29

Booty Dash: A Race for the Gold - Pirate Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

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

Caruthers District Fair Fun Run/Walk

Caruthers, California
20 Sep 25
$38.10

Kiwanis River Run

Fresno, California
20 Sep 25
$23.95 - $45.50

Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2025

Bakersfield, California
20 Sep 25
Free - $20.00

Race to Cure Sarcoma San Diego

San Diego, California
20 Sep 25
$10.00 - $35.00

Bayside Saved by the Bell 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Canoga Park, California
20 Sep 25
$34.99

Be The Light 5K

Valencia, California
20 Sep 25
$77.32 - $87.92

Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Playa Del Rey, California
20 Sep 25
$38.10

Raz'N Health Fitness Festival

Atwater, California
20 Sep 25
$38.10

Rocky Ridge 2025

San Ramon, California
20 Sep 25

2025 Recovery Run

Marina, California
20 Sep 25
$38.10

Hunter's Heart Foundation - A World Beyond Wheels 5K

South El Monte, California
20 Sep 25
$48.70

Run with the Pack - Harvest Moon Run 5K, 10K

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

Jurassic Jaunt – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
21 Sep 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Half Moon Bay Beach Safety Run

Half Moon Bay, California
21 Sep 25
Free - $59.30

Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation

Goleta, California
21 Sep 25
$11.60 - $38.10

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Huntington Beach, CA

Huntington Beach, California
21 Sep 25
$15.00 - $40.00

Eureka Schools Foundation Fund Run

Granite Bay, California
21 Sep 25
$25.00 - $55.00

Alameda Island Running Festival

Alameda, California
21 Sep 25
$54.00 - $107.00

Salute to Service: Warrior Obstacle Race

Fresno, California
21 Sep 25
$129.00

The Village's Fifth Annual Miles for Mamas Walk/Run-Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California
21 Sep 25
$43.40

Gateway to Yosemite 5k/10k (Late Registration)

Merced, California
21 Sep 25
$20.00 - $25.00

WalkGood-The People's Pace Walk/Run

Los Angeles, California
21 Sep 25
Free - $64.60

17th Annual GO2 San Francisco Bay Area 5K

San Mateo, California
21 Sep 25
Free - $35.00

Run Your Gourd Off!

Wheatland, California
21 Sep 25
$28.13 - $49.43

310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Santa Monica, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $43.40

Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Modesto, California
27 Sep 25
$27.50 - $59.30

National Coffee Day: Run for Coffee LOS ANGELES

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

National Singles Day: Singles & Friends Running Club SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Oak Tree Challenge 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Covina, California
27 Sep 25
$22.95 - $38.96

National Singles Day: Singles & Friends Running Club SAN FRANCISCO

San Mateo, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Dove Dash & Dog Dash: 1K/5K Walk/Run & Pancake Breakfast

Trabuco Canyon, California
27 Sep 25
$33.63 - $49.64

National Coffee Day: Run for Coffee SAN FRANCISCO

San Mateo, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

The Fifth Dimension Glow Run: A Race Beyond Time & Space

Long Beach, California
27 Sep 25
$43.40 - $48.70
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