California · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in California

Every upcoming 5K in California, all 656 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

656 upcoming 5K races · 243 with finish-time stats

10K Races 400Half Marathons 284Marathons 27Ultramarathons 31
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The California races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field5,584 finishersRedlands Turkey Trotin the 5KLongest-running47th year47th Annual AMS 5K & Wellness Expo VIannual tradition

California 5K Races by City

Long Beach 64Los Angeles 61San Diego 51Sacramento 33San Francisco 33Fresno 18Bakersfield 16San Jose 13Huntington Beach 12Irvine 11Canoga Park 10Clovis 9Stockton 7Modesto 6Alameda 6Anaheim 6Palm Springs 5Temecula 5South El Monte 5Palmdale 4Chico 4Castro Valley 4San Dimas 4Santa Rosa 4

5K Races in California by Month

October 2026 40November 2026 171December 2026 76January 2027 72February 2027 62March 2027 54April 2027 62May 2027 43June 2027 24July 2027 19August 2027 15September 2027 9

The Next 5K Runs in California

656 total
Tue, Oct 13, 2026Healthy Hearts 5k Run/Walk Anywhere USA, CA5KFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Rise Up and Run 5K San Jose, CA5KFrom $41Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1K Malibu, CAHalf Marathon5K5 MilesFrom $99Details Sun, Oct 25, 20262026 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest Winters, CA1 Mile5K10KRegistration closedFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2026 Alhambra, CA10K5K1KFrom $70Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash Bakersfield, CA5K0.25 MilesFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run Pleasanton, CA5K10K100 YardsFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS Clovis, CA5K2 MilesFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Sharsheret West Coast Dash Playa Del Rey, CA5K10K1KFrom $70Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita Valencia, CA1K5K10KFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Space Race Run La Canada, CA5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Long Beach, CA5K10KHalf Marathon400 YardsFrom $45Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in California

Which California cities have the most 5K races?

Long Beach (64), Los Angeles (61), San Diego (51), Sacramento (33) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in California?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in California, with 171 of the 656, followed by December with 76. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are California 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 238 5K races in California with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:05, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in California?

Yes, 32 races around California get you off the pavement: 17 are trail races, and 15 mix road and trail.