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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 itโ€™s your first organized run or youโ€™re aiming to improve your speed.

Youโ€™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. Youโ€™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 kidsโ€™ 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 youโ€™re preparing for your first 10k in California or simply want to enjoy a social, fitness-focused morning, Californiaโ€™s 5k scene has a race for you.

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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K

Santa Barbara
Sun 09 Nov 25
Free - $146.73
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โ€˜A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10Kโ€™ (Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$43.15 - $62.20
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โ€˜A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10Kโ€™ (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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Santa Runs Griffith Park

Los Angeles, California
Sun 07 Dec 25
$23.20 - $59.24

36th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Loma Linda, California
Sun 07 Dec 25
$11.60 - $85.80

California December Distance Night

Los Angeles, California
Fri 12 Dec 25
$22.20 - $27.50

Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Fresno, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$44.15 - $54.75

Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Lights for Life 5K

Murrieta, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$30.00 - $40.00

Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K

Los Angeles, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$11.60 - $80.50

Merry Miles 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$31.73 - $42.33

Run Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Run Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K

Oxnard, California
Sat 13 Dec 25 - Sun 14 Dec 25
$11.60 - $138.79

Run Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk

Modesto, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
Free - $48.70

Run Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX

Glendale, Arizona
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Reindeer Run 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Van Nuys, Los Angeles
Sat 13 Dec 25
$25.00

LASAA Mug Run - LASD Temple Station

Temple City, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80

โ€˜A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10Kโ€™ (Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$43.15 - $62.20

MVRRC 12th Annual Jingle Bell 5k Run & kids 1 mile race

Perris, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$23.00

Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX

Glendale, Arizona
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Run Rudolph Run

Pacific Grove, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$27.50 - $48.70

The Jingle Bell Dash 5K, 10K and Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$42.33 - $49.75

Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Run Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Santa Monica, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
Sat 13 Dec 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Santa Run Silicon Valley

San Jose, California
Sun 14 Dec 25 - Sun 21 Dec 25
$22.00 - $1,040.00

Run, Run Rudolph 5K,10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
Sun 14 Dec 25
$31.73 - $42.33

2025 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA

San Diego, California
Sun 14 Dec 25
$54.00 - $59.30

Ohana Holiday Run

San Diego, California
Sun 14 Dec 25
$16.90 - $75.20

39th Annual Tinsel Triathlon

Hemet, California
Sun 14 Dec 25
$54.00 - $160.00

Holiday Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Los Angeles
Sun 14 Dec 25
$25.00

Santa's Toy Trot โ€“ 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 14 Dec 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Santa Hustle Roseville

Roseville, California
Sun 14 Dec 25
$27.49 - $96.39

Santaโ€™s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
Free - $56.11

San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$64.58 - $149.98

Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief

Irvine, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$47.87

โ€˜A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10Kโ€™ (San Diego, CA)

Escondido, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$43.15 - $62.20

Clovis Rudolph Run

Clovis, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$43.90

LASAA Mug Run - LASD Pico Rivera Station

Pico Rivera, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$32.80

Jingle Jog

Palmdale, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$22.20 - $32.80
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