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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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Holly Jolly 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$26.97 - $41.81

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

Long Beach, Los Angeles
Sat 20 Dec 25
$25.00 - $40.00

Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile

Goleta, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$22.20 - $75.20

Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Bakersfield, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$41.50 - $54.75

Clueless & Breathless 5K, 10K & Half

Canoga Park, California
Sat 20 Dec 25
$34.99

Naughty or Nice Run 5K, 10K,

Long Beach, California
Sun 21 Dec 25
$32.79 - $35.97

Santa’s Holiday Magic Run 5K, 10K, 1Miler & Little Elves 200-Yard Dash

Fountain Valley, California
Sun 21 Dec 25
$9.48 - $38.10

Chasing Santa – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 21 Dec 25
$26.97 - $41.81

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

Riverside
Sun 21 Dec 25
$22.99 - $37.99

Twas the Night Before -Christmas Eve 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
Wed 24 Dec 25
$31.73 - $42.33

Happy Holidays 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Long Beach, Los Angeles
Wed 24 Dec 25
$22.99 - $37.99

Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K

Long Beach, California
Thu 25 Dec 25
$32.79 - $35.97

New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

The Final Countdown 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Long Beach, Los Angeles
Sat 27 Dec 25
$22.99 - $37.99

New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
Sat 27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
Sat 27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
Sat 27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
Sat 27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
Sat 27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
Sat 27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Ring Out the Old – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Encino, California
Sat 27 Dec 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
Sun 28 Dec 25
$36.00 - $82.50

Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Sun 28 Dec 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Last Miles of 2025- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
Sun 28 Dec 25
$31.73 - $42.33

Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Wed 31 Dec 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Auburn Resolution Run

Auburn, California
Thu 01 Jan 26
$38.10 - $59.30

Brazen New Year's Day 2026

Castro Valley, California
Thu 01 Jan 26

Happy New Year 2026 - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Thu 01 Jan 26
$32.79 - $42.33

New Year's Day Dash – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
Thu 01 Jan 26
$26.97 - $41.81

Resolve2Run

Grass Valley, California
Thu 01 Jan 26
$16.90 - $27.50

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

New Year New Me Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

KIWANIS RESOLUTION 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk

Mountain View, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$10.00 - $50.00

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

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

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

Bakersfield, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$28.00 - $59.80

New Year New Me Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

New Year New Me Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

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

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

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
Sat 03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70
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