# 5K Races in California (2026)

> 728 upcoming 5K races across California.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/california/5k

## Races

- **[ONETrack International 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210693-onetrack-international-5k)** — Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K
- **[Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148362-run-through-the-pines-5k-and-10k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Crestline, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[Falcon 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185004-falcon-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pleasant Hill, CA · 5K
- **[Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-192469-margaritaville-run-san-diego-gaslamp-10k-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[PAY TO PLAY 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211076-pay-to-play-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Riverside, CA · 3.2 mi
- **[Another Year Stronger, Another Mile Better Sarah's Birthday 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211744-another-year-stronger-another-mile-better-sarahs-birthday-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Beaumont, CA · 5K
- **[Gold Country 10K / 5K Official Training Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212006-gold-country-10k-5k-official-training-run)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · El Dorado Hills, CA · 5K
- **[Noyo Headlands Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60951-noyo-headlands-race)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fort Bragg, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 805 m
- **[Bear Creek](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64591-bear-creek)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Orinda, CA · 13.3 mi / 6.3 mi / 5K
- **[Howl at the Moon – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145926-howl-at-the-moon-5k-10k-10m-and-half-marathon)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi / Marathon
- **[The OC Fair Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-146043-the-oc-fair-fun-run)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Costa Mesa, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[SAR Wild Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-15940-sar-wild-run)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shaver Lake, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184331-sundae-funday-ice-cream-run-5k-10k-and-half-marathon-by-cali)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1000 m
- **[Strides in Recovery Community Event](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209369-strides-in-recovery-community-event)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / 10.0 mi / Marathon
- **[Tri Santa Cruz](https://runthis.run/event/rs-24568-tri-santa-cruz)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Santa Cruz, CA · 1500 m / 750 m / 5K / 10K
- **[Palio di Sonoma - Marathon Challenge on the Fairgrounds Racetrack](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212107-palio-di-sonoma-marathon-challenge-on-the-fairgrounds-racetr)** — Sun, Aug 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Santa Rosa, CA · 3.0 mi / Marathon
- **[Goleta Beach Splash & Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187453-goleta-beach-splash-dash)** — Mon, Aug 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Goleta, CA · 5K / 800 m / 1.6 mi
- **[Cupertino Splash and Dash #2](https://runthis.run/event/rs-175955-cupertino-splash-and-dash-2)** — Wed, Aug 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cupertino, CA · 4.0 mi / 805 m / 1 mile / 3.0 mi / 2.0 mi
- **[Mountain Gallop 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117166-mountain-gallop-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Tehachapi, CA · 805 m / 5K
- **[Beer City Half™ SLAM](https://runthis.run/event/rs-155022-beer-city-half-slam)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fremont, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Idyllwild Race 5K / 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181012-idyllwild-race-5k-10k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Idyllwild, CA · 5K / 10K / 1000 m
- **[Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181291-popsicle-dash-free-community-event-5k-by-califlow-runs)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182933-the-tron-night-run-neon-grid-5k-10k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Canoga Park, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[SIXTO MALDONADO, JR. MEMORIAL RUN](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186231-sixto-maldonado-jr-memorial-run)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Firebaugh, CA · 10K / 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198432-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-los-angeles)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Angeles, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198702-run-for-pb-j-5k-10k-13-1-los-angeles)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Angeles, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198880-run-for-pb-j-5k-10k-13-1-sacramento)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sacramento, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198882-run-for-pb-j-5k-10k-13-1-san-diego)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198884-run-for-pb-j-5k-10k-13-1-san-francisco)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Francisco, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199403-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-sacramento)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sacramento, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199405-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-san-diego)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199408-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-san-francisco)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Francisco, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199826-taco-fun-run-bakersfield)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bakersfield, CA · 3.7 mi / 2.0 mi
- **[5K Entry Hot Dog Lemonade with or without Pet](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208381-5k-entry-hot-dog-lemonade-with-or-without-pet)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Angeles, CA · 5K
- **[RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145318-run-for-the-health-of-it)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · La Canada, CA · 10K / 5K
- **[Heroes 4 Hearing 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164290-heroes-4-hearing-5k)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K
- **[2026 CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196477-2026-cvc-san-diego-triathlon-and-san-diego-tri-series-5k)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chula Vista, CA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[TACO FUN RUN- FRESNO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199311-taco-fun-run-fresno)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fresno, CA · 3.7 mi / 2.0 mi
- **[LA's Race Against Gun Violence](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204376-las-race-against-gun-violence)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Carson, CA · 5.0 mi / 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Health is Wealth 5K by Panacea Holistic Institute](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206926-health-is-wealth-5k-by-panacea-holistic-institute)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[Alien Invasion Man-5K 10K & Half Marathon - Health is Wealth Expo](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209579-alien-invasion-man-5k-10k-half-marathon-health-is-wealth-exp)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[LAPD Foothill Fitness Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-62025-lapd-foothill-fitness-run)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lake View Terrace, CA · 5K / 10K / 998 m
- **[Brooks X Fleet Feet Agoura Hills Demo Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211603-brooks-x-fleet-feet-agoura-hills-demo-run)** — Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Agoura Hills, CA · 3.0 mi
- **[Dream Big 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-124286-dream-big-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Victorville, CA · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Compton Run Club 5k for $5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128409-compton-run-club-5k-for-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Compton, CA · 5K
- **[Albert Rivera Menudo Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128903-albert-rivera-menudo-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · South El Monte, CA · 5K / 10K / 800 m
- **[Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-147786-steps4smiles-5k-10k-charity-race)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sunnyvale, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[Race for the Arts 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164983-race-for-the-arts-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sacramento, CA · 5K / 400 m
- **[Race2Unravel](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185407-race2unravel)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Gilroy, CA · 10K / 5K
- **[RUN FOR ASL 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208452-run-for-asl-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Culver City, CA · 5K
- **[One Love Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-141618-one-love-run-5k-10k-10m-and-half-marathon)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / 10.0 mi / Marathon
- **[Splash Dash 5k (& Dry Run 5k) at Wild Rivers in Irvine](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164042-splash-dash-5k-dry-run-5k-at-wild-rivers-in-irvine)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Irvine, CA · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Californian Dreamin 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs](https://runthis.run/event/rs-176750-californian-dreamin-5k-10k-half-marathon-by-califlow-runs)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Discovery Cube LA’s 5k and 1k Family Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209563-discovery-cube-la-s-5k-and-1k-family-fun-run)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sylmar, CA · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Millerton Madness Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64083-millerton-madness-triathlon)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Friant, CA · 10.8 mi / 5K
- **[Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-176927-santa-barbara-triathlon-beach-festival)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Santa Barbara, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[We RUN LA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186854-we-run-la)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Angeles, CA · 3.0 mi
- **[Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES](https://runthis.run/event/rs-197992-sloth-run-5k-10k-13-1-los-angeles)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Angeles, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198476-sloth-run-5k-10k-13-1-sacramento)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sacramento, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198479-sloth-run-5k-10k-13-1-san-diego)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198481-sloth-run-5k-10k-13-1-san-francisco)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Francisco, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199875-run-for-breast-cancer-5k-10k-13-1-los-angeles)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Angeles, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199885-run-for-breast-cancer-5k-10k-13-1-sacramento)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sacramento, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199887-run-for-breast-cancer-5k-10k-13-1-san-diego)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199888-run-for-breast-cancer-5k-10k-13-1-san-francisco)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Francisco, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204275-night-of-the-running-dead-5k-10k-1-miler-half-marathon-summe)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Walk for Paws](https://runthis.run/event/rs-106686-walk-for-paws)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pleasant Hill, CA · 5K
- **[Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110459-torrance-memorial-medical-center-bra-run-los-angeles)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Playa Del Rey, CA · 8.1 mi / 5K / 1000 m / 14.0 mi / 21.0 mi / 17.1 mi
- **[Foster the Future Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142184-foster-the-future-run)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · La Canada, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[Apple City 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179359-apple-city-5k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Watsonville, CA · 5K / 1000 m
- **[I Run They Learn](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208941-i-run-they-learn)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dublin, CA · 3.0 mi
- **[Barbara Schmidt Millar Women's Triathlon & 5K: Celebrating Life, Empowering Women](https://runthis.run/event/rs-21439-barbara-schmidt-millar-womens-triathlon-5k-celebrating-life-)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Nevada City, CA · 14.0 mi / 5K
- **[Virtual Outrun Lupus Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-74078-virtual-outrun-lupus-run-walk)** — Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Any town, CA · 5K
- **[HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE 1](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206263-hart-park-after-work-5k-and-mtb-series-race-1)** — Wed, Sep 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bakersfield, CA · 5K
- **[Coastal Canyon XC League Meet 1](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211771-coastal-canyon-xc-league-meet-1)** — Wed, Sep 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Simi Valley, CA · 3.0 mi
- **[Taco The Town 5K & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132694-taco-the-town-5k-10k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stockton, CA · 5K / 10K / 1000 m
- **[NIGHT NATION RUN - SAN JOSE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-15139-night-nation-run-san-jose)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Jose, CA · 5K
- **[9/11 Run to Remember](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177680-9-11-run-to-remember)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clovis, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Ignite The Light 5K & Resource Fair](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202405-ignite-the-light-5k-resource-fair)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lake View Terrace, CA · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Colby Mountain Trailfest](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203096-colby-mountain-trailfest)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Butte Meadows, CA · 5K / 7.5 mi / 15.0 mi
- **[Friends of the Park - 5k & 1-mile Sprint](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205376-friends-of-the-park-5k-1-mile-sprint)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Tahoe Vista, CA · 5K
- **[Strollin' for the Colon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209036-strollin-for-the-colon)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Napa, CA · 5K
- **[Run for Life](https://runthis.run/event/rs-84480-run-for-life)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Porterville, CA · 5K
- **[Pirates Plunder – 5K, 10K, 10-miler, and Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-146636-pirates-plunder-5k-10k-10-miler-and-half-marathon)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / 10.0 mi / Marathon
- **[Ryan's Ranch Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-147704-ryans-ranch-run)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pismo Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[Vibha Bay Area Dream Mile 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161128-vibha-bay-area-dream-mile-2026)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sunnyvale, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 200 m / 100 m
- **[Long Beach Labor Day Run - Merging Forces 5K, 10K, Kids Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189710-long-beach-labor-day-run-merging-forces-5k-10k-kids-dash)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[Davis Labor Day Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-49882-davis-labor-day-run)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Davis, CA · 5K / 10K / 4.0 mi
- **[HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE #2](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211896-hart-park-after-work-5k-and-mtb-series-race-2)** — Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bakersfield, CA · 5K
- **[San Diego 5K SCADaddle for Research](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180318-san-diego-5k-scadaddle-for-research)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K
- **[LSA's Run Home 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112746-lsas-run-home-2026)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Gatos, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[Los Angeles Sunset Relays | 5K & Kid Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116853-los-angeles-sunset-relays-5k-kid-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Angeles, CA · 5K / 10.0 mi / 1 mile / 2.5 mi
- **[Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129396-kern-cancer-run-walk-and-festival-2026)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bakersfield, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[LA Kings 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-130258-la-kings-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Redondo Beach, CA · 5K
- **[Raz'N Health Fitness Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163340-razn-health-fitness-festival)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Atwater, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[La Jolla Cove Swim](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170567-la-jolla-cove-swim)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · La Jolla, CA · 250 m / 1 mile / 3.0 mi / 4.0 mi / 1000 m
- **[LASD PINK PATCH 5K RUN/WALK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171091-lasd-pink-patch-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Dimas, CA · 5K
- **[The Running Fence Run: A Run of Freedom- Celebrating Christo's 1976 "Running Fence” art project](https://runthis.run/event/rs-172182-the-running-fence-run-a-run-of-freedom-celebrating-christos-)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bloomfield, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Resilience Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181138-resilience-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fontana, CA · 5K
- **[Graniterock River Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183380-graniterock-river-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hollister, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183998-beer-city-half-bishop-ranch)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Ramon, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-197989-2026-san-diego-tri-classic-san-diego-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K
- **[National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES](https://runthis.run/event/rs-197993-national-chocolate-day-run-for-chocolates-5k-10k-13-1-los-an)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Angeles, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198429-run-for-mental-health-5k-10k-13-1-los-angeles)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Los Angeles, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[San Diego Neighborhood Cruise Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198671-san-diego-neighborhood-cruise-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 10K / 5K
- **[National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198812-national-chocolate-day-run-for-chocolates-5k-10k-13-1-sacram)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sacramento, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198814-national-chocolate-day-run-for-chocolates-5k-10k-13-1-san-di)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198816-national-chocolate-day-run-for-chocolates-5k-10k-13-1-san-fr)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Francisco, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199930-run-for-mental-health-5k-10k-13-1-sacramento)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sacramento, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199932-run-for-mental-health-5k-10k-13-1-san-diego)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199933-run-for-mental-health-5k-10k-13-1-san-francisco)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Francisco, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Silicon Valley Mini Kids Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209099-silicon-valley-mini-kids-triathlon)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Jose, CA · 3.0 mi
- **[MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1-mile Championship (Cash Prize)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209333-mvrrc-shoe4africa-5k-championship-kids-1-mile-championship-c)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Perris, CA · 5K / 200 m / 300 m / 1 mile
- **[Finish on the 50](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209756-finish-on-the-50)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Riverside, CA · 5K
- **[The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110957-the-honey-badger-half-10k-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Santa Venetia, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Pacific Coast Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122096-pacific-coast-triathlon)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Laguna Beach, CA · 5K
- **[The Village's Sixth Annual Miles for Mamas Walk/Run-Santa Monica](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153511-the-villages-sixth-annual-miles-for-mamas-walk-run-santa-mon)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Santa Monica, CA · 5K
- **[Race To Slow The Pace](https://runthis.run/event/rs-159516-race-to-slow-the-pace)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lodi, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - San Diego, California](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165971-9-11-heroes-run-san-diego-california)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Van Nuys 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167798-van-nuys-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sherman Oaks, CA · 5K
- **[Gold Country Run 10K, 5K and Kids K Presented by Marshall](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181446-gold-country-run-10k-5k-and-kids-k-presented-by-marshall)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · El Dorado Hills, CA · 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Seasonal Confusion 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199907-seasonal-confusion-5k-10k-half-marathon-by-califlow-runs)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Aloha Run San Diego](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200996-aloha-run-san-diego)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[Shaver Lake Mile High Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-56998-shaver-lake-mile-high-triathlon)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shaver Lake, CA · 14.7 mi / 30.1 mi / 11.6 mi / 3.3 mi / 17.6 mi / 23.9 mi / 7.1 mi / 5K / 10K
- **[Granite Bay 5K & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64720-granite-bay-5k-10k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Granite Bay, CA · 5K / 10K / 402 m
- **[California Dreamin' Evening 5k (Sponsored by AREC)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212065-california-dreamin-evening-5k-sponsored-by-arec)** — Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K
- **[San Diego Torch Relay](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207148-san-diego-torch-relay)** — Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K
- **[Kiwanis River Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-107823-kiwanis-river-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fresno, CA · 5K / 10K / 2.0 mi
- **[Oak Tree Challenge 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110329-oak-tree-challenge-5k-1-mile-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Covina, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Jurassic Jaunt – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-140373-jurassic-jaunt-5k-10k-10m-and-half-marathon)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Ojai Invitational - Community 3 Miler](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151912-ojai-invitational-community-3-miler)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ventura, CA · 3.0 mi
- **[Hunter's Heart Foundation - A World Beyond Wheels 5K Walk, Run, Ride 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165143-hunters-heart-foundation-a-world-beyond-wheels-5k-walk-run-r)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · South El Monte, CA · 5K
- **[Race to Cure Sarcoma San Diego](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180124-race-to-cure-sarcoma-san-diego)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · San Diego, CA · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Huntington Beach, CA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180375-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-huntington-beach-ca)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Huntington Beach, CA · 5K
- **[Bayside Saved by the Bell 5K, 10K & Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184972-bayside-saved-by-the-bell-5k-10k-half-marathon)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Canoga Park, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Half Moon Bay Beach Safety Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186040-half-moon-bay-beach-safety-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Half Moon Bay, CA · 5K / 10K / 2.0 mi / 402 m / 2 m
- **[The Aloha Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186724-the-aloha-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clovis, CA · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[2025 Recovery Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187516-2025-recovery-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marina, CA · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Anime Fan and Fitness Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196559-anime-fan-and-fitness-festival)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Gilroy, CA · 10K / 5K / 400 m
- **[Season of the Witch 5K 10K Half Marathon by Califlow Runs](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201216-season-of-the-witch-5k-10k-half-marathon-by-califlow-runs)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Fiesta 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201337-fiesta-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Victorville, CA · 5K
- **[Run for Coffee 5k / 10k / 13.1 - Roseville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205588-run-for-coffee-5k-10k-13-1-roseville)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rocklin, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Fast Track To A Cure 5K Bay Area](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207173-fast-track-to-a-cure-5k-bay-area)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Richmond, CA · 5K
- **[Latina Scholars 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209174-latina-scholars-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Long Beach, CA · 5K
- **[Black Oak Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210808-black-oak-challenge)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Tuolumne, CA · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Dash For De'Jah Annual 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210809-dash-for-dejah-annual-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Oakland, CA · 5K
- **[Rocky Ridge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-67179-rocky-ridge)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · san Ramon, CA · 5K / 10K / 13.7 mi
- **[Alameda Island Running Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-126381-alameda-island-running-festival)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Alameda, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[18th Annual Sevathon 2026 - 5K, 10K, Tiny Trots, 1K, Virtual Runs & Yoga](https://runthis.run/event/rs-144899-18th-annual-sevathon-2026-5k-10k-tiny-trots-1k-virtual-runs-)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sunnyvale, CA · 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Gateway to Yosemite 5k/10k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152058-gateway-to-yosemite-5k-10k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Merced, CA · 5K / 10K / 1000 m

_Showing the 150 soonest of 728 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/california/5k)._

## 5K races by city

- [Long Beach, CA (70)](https://runthis.run/races/california/long-beach/5k.md)
- [Los Angeles, CA (59)](https://runthis.run/races/california/los-angeles/5k.md)
- [San Diego, CA (59)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-diego/5k.md)
- [Sacramento, CA (36)](https://runthis.run/races/california/sacramento/5k.md)
- [San Francisco, CA (26)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-francisco/5k.md)
- [Bakersfield, CA (23)](https://runthis.run/races/california/bakersfield/5k.md)
- [Fresno, CA (18)](https://runthis.run/races/california/fresno/5k.md)
- [Huntington Beach, CA (14)](https://runthis.run/races/california/huntington-beach/5k.md)
- [San Jose, CA (14)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-jose/5k.md)
- [Clovis, CA (9)](https://runthis.run/races/california/clovis/5k.md)
- [Alameda, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/alameda/5k.md)
- [Irvine, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/irvine/5k.md)
- [Modesto, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/modesto/5k.md)
- [Palm Springs, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/palm-springs/5k.md)
- [San Mateo, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-mateo/5k.md)
- [Anaheim, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/anaheim/5k.md)
- [Canoga Park, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/canoga-park/5k.md)
- [Fremont, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/fremont/5k.md)
- [Lake View Terrace, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/lake-view-terrace/5k.md)
- [Playa Del Rey, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/playa-del-rey/5k.md)
- [Riverside, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/riverside/5k.md)
- [Roseville, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/roseville/5k.md)
- [San Dimas, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-dimas/5k.md)
- [Santa Clarita, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/santa-clarita/5k.md)
- [Santa Rosa, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/santa-rosa/5k.md)
- [Stockton, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/stockton/5k.md)
- [Temecula, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/temecula/5k.md)
- [Castro Valley, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/castro-valley/5k.md)
- [Fountain Valley, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/fountain-valley/5k.md)
- [Goleta, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/goleta/5k.md)
- [Oakland, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/oakland/5k.md)
- [Santa Monica, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/santa-monica/5k.md)
- [South El Monte, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/south-el-monte/5k.md)
- [Valencia, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/valencia/5k.md)
- [Ventura, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/ventura/5k.md)
- [Coronado, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/coronado/5k.md)
- [Covina, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/covina/5k.md)
- [Culver City, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/culver-city/5k.md)
- [Fort Bragg, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/fort-bragg/5k.md)
- [Gilroy, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/gilroy/5k.md)
- [Hemet, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/hemet/5k.md)
- [La Canada, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/la-canada/5k.md)
- [Los Gatos, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/los-gatos/5k.md)
- [Merced, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/merced/5k.md)
- [Palm Desert, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/palm-desert/5k.md)
- [Perris, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/perris/5k.md)
- [San Ramon, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-ramon/5k.md)
- [Saratoga, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/saratoga/5k.md)
- [Sunnyvale, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/sunnyvale/5k.md)
- [Van Nuys, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/van-nuys/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/california/5k](https://runthis.run/races/california/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).