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5K Races in California
California currently has 459 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Long Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento have the largest concentration of events.
November (125), December (59) and January (52) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 287 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 459
- Active listings
- 746
- Cities with races
- 246
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Upcoming 5Ks in California
The next 200 of 459 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Dia De Los Muertos Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk (Bakersfield)Bakersfield, CAHalf Marathon5K2 Mile Speed Walk
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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Miles for Migraine - San DiegoSan Diego, CA2 Mile Untimed Walk5K Chip Timed RunOnsite Purchases & DonationsRelax with us +1 more
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RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 100k & Half MarathonSan Francisco, CAHalf Marathon10K5K
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Bionic 5K + 1MileSF, CA5K - Age 21+5k - Under the Age of 21One Mile - Age 21+One Mile - Under The Age of 21
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Monterey Bay Half MarathonMonterey, CAHalf Marathon5K (plus 3K/5K in Pacific Grove on Saturday) ~6,300 runners
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5KSanta Barbara, CA5KHalf Marathon presented by HOKAKid's RaceRemote Run ~4,461 runners
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Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San DiegoCoronado, CAHalf Marathon10 Mile12K5K ~4,461 runners
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Friday the 13th Night Race -Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half MarathonLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K200 Yards
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Miles for Migraine - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA2 Mile Untimed Walk5K Chip Timed RunOnsite Purchases & DonationsRelax with us +1 more
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Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile +1 more
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O'side Turkey TrotOceanside, CA1 Mile Kids Run (7-12 Year Olds) - 10:00 AM1/5 Mile Kids Run (6 & under) - 10:25 AM5K - Early Wave - 7:00 AM5K - M
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The Animal Run 5k Tofurkey TrotSan Leandro, CA1 Mile Walker5k Canicross5k Canicross Kid 12 and under5k Kid 12 and under +2 more
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Turkey Trot LALos Angeles, CA10K - 9:00 a.m. Start5K - 8:00 a.m. Start5k - 8:15 a.m. Start5k/10k Combo - 5k 8:00 a.m. Start / 10k 9:00 a.m. Sta
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Rancho Cordova PAL Holiday RunRancho Cordova, CA1.2 mile Family Walk/Run (Untimed)10K Adult10K Youth5K Adult +1 more
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San Diego Santa RunSan Diego, CA5K - 10:00 AM5K - 8:00 AMSanta's Elves Mile (Kids Run 12 & Under)Santa's Little Helper Mile (Dog Run) +1 more
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Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5KOxnard, CAMarathonHalf Marathon5K6.55 Miles +1 more ~29,453 runners
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The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie RunLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K200 Yards
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Santa’s Reindeer Run - 3rd Annual- 5K, 10K, and Half MarathonHuntington Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K13.2 Miles +3 more
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Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half MarathonLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K10 Miles
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in California
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Bimbo Global Race - Los AngelesPasadena, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K ~41,200 runners
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Mission Inn RunRiverside, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K500m ~33,976 runners
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Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5KOxnard, CAMarathonHalf Marathon5K6.55 Miles +1 more ~29,453 runners
When 5Ks happen in California
- January
- 52 upcoming races
- February
- 40 upcoming races
- March
- 32 upcoming races
- April
- 36 upcoming races
- May
- 26 upcoming races
- June
- 11 upcoming races
- July
- 19 upcoming races
- August
- 18 upcoming races
- September
- 11 upcoming races
- October
- 30 upcoming races
- November
- 125 upcoming races
- December
- 59 upcoming races
California cities with the most 5Ks
- Long Beach
- 51 upcoming races
- San Diego
- 39 upcoming races
- Los Angeles
- 37 upcoming races
- Sacramento
- 23 upcoming races
- San Francisco
- 16 upcoming races
- Fresno
- 13 upcoming races
- Huntington Beach
- 10 upcoming races
- Bakersfield
- 8 upcoming races
Running in California cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Bimbo Global Race - Los AngelesPasadena, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K ~41,200 runners
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Mission Inn RunRiverside, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K500m ~33,976 runners
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Alhambra Pumpkin RunAlhambra, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1K ~12,853 runners
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Peace Officer Memorial RunModesto, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1K ~5,312 runners
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Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1KMalibu, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K ~3,000 runners
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Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/WalkBakersfield, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K ~2,293 runners
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Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders October 18Half Moon Bay, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced10K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonKids' Fun Run +3 more ~1,550 runners
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Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail October 18thChico, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K4 Miles ~1,440 runners
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Pomona 5K & 10KPomona, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K9.3 Miles0.25 Miles ~1,105 runners
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Eden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5kHollister, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,100 runners
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Palos Verdes Trails 5KPalos Verdes Peninsula, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,050 runners
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Lake Tahoe Marathon EventsSouth Lake Tahoe, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +2 more ~1,000 runners
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Ascot Hills Challenge 5KLos Angeles, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~688 runners
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Champion Mine Trail RaceNevada City, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~520 runners
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Monster Mash Dash Halloween RunFresno, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~500 runners
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The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk and Kids RaceVisalia, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K ~426 runners
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Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume ContestWinters, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K10K ~415 runners
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Bakersfield Waffle RunBakersfield, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K ~300 runners
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Carmel Valley Trail RaceSan Diego, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced10 Mile10K5K ~300 runners
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Napa Fall Wine Country Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & 5KCalistoga, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~300 runners
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Reservoir Dogs Trail RunOrinda, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced35K1/2 Marathon10K5K ~300 runners
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Rewind Communinty RunDel Mar, CA Usually held in August · next date not announcedREWIND 5K ~250 runners
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Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon, 5KWeott, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon5K10K ~230 runners
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Trail Run at Sly Park - FallPollock Pines, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced50KTrail Marathon17 MilerHalf Marathon +3 more ~100 runners
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Trail Run at Sly Park - SummerPollock Pines, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced50KMarathon17 Mile1/2 Marathon +3 more ~12 runners
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5K Entry Hot Dog Lemonade with or without PetLos Angeles, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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5k Honor and Remember Walk/RunRancho Cucamonga, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Albert Rivera Menudo RunSouth El Monte, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K800m
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Alien Invasion Man-5K 10K & Half Marathon - Health is Wealth ExpoLong Beach, CA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Anime Fan and Fitness FestivalGilroy, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K400m
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Another Year Stronger, Another Mile Better Sarah's Birthday 5kBeaumont, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in California: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in California?
- RaceRove currently lists 459 upcoming 5Ks in California with a confirmed date, plus 287 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which California cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Long Beach (51), San Diego (39), Los Angeles (37), Sacramento (23) and San Francisco (16).
- When is 5K season in California?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (125), December (59) and January (52).
- What is the biggest 5K in California?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in California is the Bimbo Global Race - Los Angeles, with about 41,200 runners across all of its distances.
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