California · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Huntington Beach, California

Every upcoming 5K around Huntington Beach, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

14 upcoming 5K races found · 7 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field692 finishersRun In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathonin the 5KLongest-running3rd year3rd Annual Santa's Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathonannual tradition
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Huntington Beach, CA5K10KHalf Marathon200 YardsFrom $53Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race Huntington Beach, CA5K10K0.5 MilesFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk Huntington Beach, CA5KFrom $50Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run Huntington Beach, CA5K10KHalf Marathon200 YardsFrom $43Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K Huntington Beach, CA5K10KFrom $38Details Sun, Dec 20, 20263rd Annual Santa's Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Huntington Beach, CA5K10KHalf Marathon300 YardsFrom $46Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon Huntington Beach, CA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $38Details Sun, Jan 31, 2027LASD Elite Team Relay Battle of the Badges Huntington Beach, CA12.4 Miles5KFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K Huntington Beach, CA5KHalf MarathonFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K Huntington Beach, CA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk Huntington Beach, CA5K10K400 YardsFrom $40Details Sat, May 1, 2027SoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 MILE Huntington Beach, CA5K5 Miles1 Mile400 YardsFrom $38Details Sat, May 22, 2027SoCal's Pirate's 5k/10k Run/Walk Huntington Beach, CA5K10K1 MileFrom $40Details Sun, Sep 26, 2027SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk Huntington Beach, CA5K10KFrom $36Details

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 14, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Huntington Beach

When are most 5K races held in Huntington Beach?

October is the busiest month for 5K races in Huntington Beach, with 3 of the 14, followed by December with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Huntington Beach 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 7 5K races in Huntington Beach with published results, the typical median finish is around 40:07, 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.

Where can I train for a 5K in Huntington Beach?

Browse Huntington Beach run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.