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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
$44.65 - $67.93
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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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Aztlan XC Classic

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

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

San Francisco, California
Sat 25 Jul 26
$32.80 - $48.70

San Francisco Marathon

San Francisco
Sat 25 Jul 26 - Sun 26 Jul 26
$77.19 - $421.57

Conquer the Overlook 5K Run

Culver City, California
Sat 01 Aug 26
$48.70

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

Green Valley Lake, California
Sat 01 Aug 26
$44.00 - $99.00

Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K

Crestline, California
Sat 08 Aug 26
$44.00

SAR Wild Run

Shaver Lake, California
Sun 09 Aug 26
$49.45 - $86.55

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

Long Beach, California
Sun 09 Aug 26
$31.73 - $43.39

Beer City Halfâ„¢ SLAM

Fremont, California
Sat 15 Aug 26
$27.50 - $96.40

Idyllwild Race 5K / 10K

Idyllwild, California
Sat 15 Aug 26
$7.40 - $77.60

Falcon 5K

Pleasant Hill, California
Sat 15 Aug 26
$39.00

Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Long Beach, California
Sun 16 Aug 26
$15.00 - $45.00

We Run Oakland: For Our Children 2026

TBD, California
Sat 22 Aug 26
Free - $39.00

Californian Dreamin 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 23 Aug 26
$32.79 - $42.33

Splash Dash 5k/ A Wet or Dry Run 5k plus Duckie Dash/Wild Rivers in Irvine

Irvine, California
Sun 23 Aug 26
$35.36 - $44.00

Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles

Playa Del Rey, California
Sun 30 Aug 26
$14.25 - $85.80

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

Santa Monica, California
Sun 20 Sep 26
$48.70

Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Modesto, California
Sat 26 Sep 26
$22.20 - $48.70

Ascot Hills Challenge 5K

Los Angeles, California
Sat 26 Sep 26
$32.80 - $38.10

SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Huntington Beach, California
Sun 27 Sep 26
$31.00 - $44.00

Cabrillo Beach 5K/10K

San Pedro, California
Sat 03 Oct 26
$48.70 - $69.90

Walk for Water 5k

Los Angeles, California
Sat 03 Oct 26
$25.00 - $65.00

Blazin’ Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Modesto, California
Sat 10 Oct 26
$48.70

Montebello Heritage 5K/10K

Montebello, California
Sun 11 Oct 26
$20.00

OktoberFest Pumpkin Run

Fresno, California
Sun 11 Oct 26
$44.15 - $60.05

Heart of Cool Trail Run

Cool, California
Sat 17 Oct 26
$32.80 - $59.30
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Pre Registration 2026 - Beverly Hills Run of the Stars

Beverly Hills, California
Sun 18 Oct 26
$11.59 - $27.49

Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 25 Oct 26
$16.90 - $42.33

Day of The Dead 5K & 10k

Fair Oaks, California
Sun 25 Oct 26
$28.13 - $76.05

SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race

Huntington Beach, California
Sun 25 Oct 26
$25.20 - $47.20

2026 PRE-SALE Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
Sat 07 Nov 26
$37.04 - $94.28

Camp Turkey Terror: After Dark- Friday the 13th Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Fri 13 Nov 26
$43.39 - $52.93

Village Runner 4th of July 5K presented by UCLA Health

Redondo Beach, California
Mon 04 Jul 16 - Sun 04 Jul 06
$38.00

THE DOGGIE RUN 5K VIRTUAL RACE

Los Angeles, California
Tue 15 Jul 25 - Wed 31 Dec 25
$42.34

LASD PINK PATCH 5K RUN/WALK

Anytown, California
Sat 06 Sep 25 - Fri 31 Oct 25
$48.70 - $54.00

Reentry Resource Center’s Rise Up and Run 5K

San Jose, California
Sat 18 Oct 25 - Sat 01 Nov 25
$44.00

Run LA "City of Angels" 5K/10K/13.1 FALL

Los Angeles, California
Sat 01 Nov 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Orange County Empower Walk & 5K Run

Silverado, California
Sat 01 Nov 25
$49.35

Santa Clarita Trail Race

Santa Clarita, California
Sat 01 Nov 25
$80.50 - $175.90

Run SACRAMENTO "City of Trees" 5K/10K/13.1 FALL

West Sacramento, California
Sat 01 Nov 25
$32.80 - $52.94
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