Race calendar · August 2027 · California
Every 5K in California in August 2027, all 11 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
11 5K races in August 2027
When in August
5K races do not spread evenly across August. The busiest weekend is August 14 and August 15, with 3 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.
By the numbers
The August 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
The busiest weekend in California is August 14 and August 15, with 3 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, August 14 with 2. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
As early as you can. 8 of these August 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 10 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
The typical entry is $38, with paid entries running from $8.49 up to $45.99. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
Yes, one race around California gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
July and September sit either side of August, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.
