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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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On Track Running Turkey Trot

Simi Valley, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$48.70

Bret Harte's Run Turkey Run 2025

San Jose, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$39.00

Zoom Turkey Trot

San Jose, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
Free - $69.90

Fresno Turkey Trot

Fresno, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
Free - $48.70

Napa Valley Turkey Chase

Napa, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$48.70

Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Bakersfield, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$44.15 - $54.75

City of Lincoln Huffin' for the Stuffin' Turkey Trot

Lincoln, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$9.48 - $41.28

24th Annual Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K

San Diego, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$45.20 - $61.40

Visalia Emergency Aid Race Against Hunger

Visalia, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$22.70 - $43.90

RUN FOR PIE 2025

Soquel, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$6.30 - $48.70

The Wild Turkey

Granite Bay, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
Free - $41.28

Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Van Nuys, Los Angeles
Thu 27 Nov 25
$25.99 - $40.99

9th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch

Rancho Mission Viejo, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$16.90 - $48.70

City of Upland Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K

Upland, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$22.20 - $32.80

Spring Valley 5K, Community Stroll, & Kids Sprint

Spring Valley, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
Free - $25.00

Coalinga Turkey Trot

Coalinga, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$48.70

Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

Concord, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$5.00 - $119.00

Martha's Village & Kitchen 19th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Palm Desert, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$39.25 - $49.25

Redlands Turkey Trot

Redlands, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$23.00 - $44.00

Inland Valley Turkey Trot

Menifee, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
Free - $79.00

Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Irvine, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$31.00 - $56.00

Kings County Turkey Trot

Hanford, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$17.40 - $38.60

Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

San Jose, California
Thu 27 Nov 25 - Sun 14 Dec 25
Free - $1,040.00

Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler

Santa Monica, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$29.61 - $38.09

Coronado Turkey Trot presented by Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary

Coronado, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
Free - $54.00

Adventist Health Sonora Turkey Trot

Sonora, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
Free

MJC Turkey Trot 5k Run and Gobbler Walk

Modesto, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$27.50 - $38.10

Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Palm Springs, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$45.20 - $61.40

12th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

Tustin, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$39.96

CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

Clovis, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$44.15 - $49.45

Thankful Paws Turkey Trot

Bonita, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$34.40 - $72.20

2025 Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools

Brentwood, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$43.40

2025 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot

PACIFIC PALISADES, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
Free - $75.20

Plymouth Rock n Run

Anaheim, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$11.60 - $43.40

North County Turkey Trot

San Diego, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$27.50 - $48.70

Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot

San Ramon, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$22.20 - $43.40

Oakland Turkey Trot

Oakland, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$24.50 - $121.99

Folsom Turkey Trot

Folsom, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$33.86

11th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

Pleasanton, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$27.50

Claremont Turkey Trot

CLAREMONT, California
Thu 27 Nov 25
$27.50 - $48.70
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