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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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β€˜A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$43.15 - $62.20
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β€˜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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New Year New Me Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

New Year New Me Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Visalia PAL Resolution 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk

Visalia, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$38.10

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

LASAA Mug Run - Altadena Station Forever Run

Altadena, California
Sun 04 Jan 26
$22.20 - $59.30

Dia De Los Reyes Magos Half Marathon & 5k - Fresno

Fresno, California
Sun 04 Jan 26
$29.00 - $102.20

Griffith Park Resolution Run

Los Angeles, California
Sun 04 Jan 26
$48.64 - $129.20

The Coffee Cruise – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 04 Jan 26
$26.97 - $41.81

Grievances & Gratitude Run – Let Go, Run Free, Embrace the Positive! 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 04 Jan 26
$32.79 - $38.09

The Running Chicken 2026 10K/5K Fun Run & Walk - Fundraiser for Run 4 Bitti and Brynn Foundation

Santa Margarita, California
Sun 04 Jan 26
$48.70 - $55.06

Citrus Heritage Run

Riverside, California
Sat 10 Jan 26
$22.95 - $97.68

Fog Run

Bakersfield, California
Sat 10 Jan 26
$38.85 - $49.45

LASAA Mug Run - LASD East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station

Commerce, California
Sat 10 Jan 26
$32.80

Hope in Every Step 5k

Modesto, California
Sat 10 Jan 26
$22.00

San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Escondido, California
Sat 10 Jan 26
$16.90 - $165.30

The Encino Man Ice Age Dash

Canoga Park, California
Sat 10 Jan 26
$34.99

The Cookie Classic - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 11 Jan 26
$26.97 - $41.81

Rio Bravo Rumble 5k/10k

Bakersfield, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$54.00

Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Mateo, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

The Master's University Winter 5K

Santa Clarita, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$11.60 - $32.80

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

LASAA Mug Run - LASD Industry Station

City of Industry, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80

Coffee Run

Fresno, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$41.50 - $60.05

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Mateo, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

The Bertman Run

Folsom, California
Sat 17 Jan 26
$48.70 - $59.30

Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 18 Jan 26
$42.33 - $52.93

The Redding Marathon Events

Redding, California
Sun 18 Jan 26
$22.20 - $128.20

Marshmallow Dash – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 18 Jan 26
$26.97 - $41.81

San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run

San Diego, California
Sun 18 Jan 26
$40.00
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