When in February are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in California is February 27 and February 28, with 23 of them, 16 of those on Saturday, February 27. One more falls on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for it.
Race calendar · February 2027 · California
5K Races in California in February 2027
Every 5K in California in February 2027, all 67 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
February 5K Races, By the Numbers
38:20Median finish time
18:30Median winning time
131Median field size
23February 5K races with published results
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 Nov 12, 2026.
When in February
The February Race Weekends
5K races are not spread evenly across February. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The February 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
California 5K Races by City in February
All 5K Runs in California in February
67 total Sat, Feb 6, 2027Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M Moorpark, CAFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Superb Owl Run Clovis, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027LASAA Mug Run - LASD Men's Central Jail Los Angeles, CAFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Don Osborne Memorial Run Oakdale, CAFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Run Your Heart Out - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Griffith Park Run Los Angeles, CAFrom $55Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Clueless & Breathless 5K, 10K & Half Canoga Park, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Lourenco Memorial Run Turlock, CAFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser Bakersfield, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Citrus College Athletics Super 5K Glendora, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 6, 20275k/1mile- WALK/RUN FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES AWARENESS Fresno, CAFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Trojan Trot 5K & Fun Run - All Abilities! Irvine, CAFrom $45Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Hungry Dog Dash 2027 San Diego, CAFrom $35Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $47Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Elevate 5k & 12 Hour Race at First Baptist Church Santa Maria, CAFrom $22Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Fresno Valentine Run Fresno, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K Huntington Beach, CAFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027LASAA Mug Run - LASD Norwalk Sheriff’s Station La Mirada, CAFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Bee Sweet Citrus Farm-K Fresno, CAFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Stan State 5K Fun Run 2027 Turlock, CARegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sun, Feb 14, 2027Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10k/5k Redondo Beach, CAFrom $55Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K Palm Desert, CAFrom $45Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027The Love Run - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $25Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $43Details Sun, Feb 14, 20272027 Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Coronado, CAFrom $49Details Thu, Feb 18, 2027The Lumpia Run Stockton, CAFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Buzz Marathon #27 San Miguel, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Bakersfield Coffee Run Bakersfield, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, CAFrom $53Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027LASAA Mug Run Los Angeles, CAFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027cmX 5K 2027 Long Beach, CAFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Runnin' To The Rig Bakersfield, CAFrom $10Details Sun, Feb 21, 2027L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE Los Angeles, CAFrom $25Details Sun, Feb 21, 2027Run/Walk for WeSPARK 5K/10K & Kids FUN RUN Los Angeles, CARegistration opens Dec 15From $30Details Sun, Feb 21, 2027Coastal Love Chase - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $25Details Sun, Feb 21, 20272027 Orange County Miles for Melanoma 5K Irvine, CARegistration closedFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Downey 5K for TLC Downey, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Support Blue Fresno Fresno, CAFrom $50Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K Huntington Beach, CAFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027LASAA Mug Run - LASD Homicide Bureau El Monte, CAFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027The Storybook Stride - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027BMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5K Walk/Run Sacramento, CAFrom $20Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Corona 5000 Corona, CAFrom $50Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Vineyard Vibes 5K Templeton, CAFrom $48Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Davis Stampede Davis, CAFrom $47Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Screenland 5K Culver City, CAFrom $45Details Sun, Feb 28, 202717th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K! Valencia, CAFrom $60Details Sun, Feb 28, 202710th Annual BRAVE Race 2027 Aliso Viejo, CAFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Akash Wine Run 5k Temecula, CAFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Navy Ten-Miler Chula Vista, CAFrom $60Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Bigfoot 5K. 10K. 15K by Califlow Runs Los Angeles, CAFrom $53Details
Common Questions About Running a February 5K in California
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 23 of these February 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 38:20, and the median winning time was 18:30. So anything under 38:20 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical February 5K field?
The median one finished 131 runners, across the 23 of these February 5K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:14:49.
Are there trail 5K races in California in February?
Yes, 2 races around California get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail.