When in July are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in California is July 3 and July 4, with 5 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Sunday, July 4 with 4. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · July 2027 · California
July 2027 5K Races in California
Every 5K in California in July 2027, all 14 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
14 5K races in July 2027
What the field actually runs
July 5K Races, By the Numbers
35:29Median finish time
17:29Median winning time
225Median field size
7July 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 Sep 22, 2026.
When in July
The July Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across July. The busiest weekend is July 3 and July 4, with 5 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The July 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
July 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in July
14 total Sat, Jul 3, 2027Red, White & Blue Race Fort Bragg, CAFrom $40Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E. Alameda, CAFrom $35Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Freedom Run on the Ranch Ladera Ranch, CAFrom $35Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run Brentwood, CAFrom $45Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Ventura 4th of July 5k Ventura, CAFrom $25Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto Palo Alto, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Beer City Half™ Alameda Alameda, CARegistration opens Nov 21From $1Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $39Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027Bidi Bidi Run Run Night 5K 10K Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $43Details Sat, Jul 17, 20272027 Strawberry Fields 5K & 2K Oxnard, CARegistration closedFrom $23Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Jolly10K Los Gatos, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027LBC - Good Vibes Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $46Details
Common Questions About Running a July 5K in California
When should I sign up for a July 5K?
As early as you can. 8 of these July 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 12 are open for entry right now. Another 2 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a July 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $35, with paid entries running from $1 up to $45.99. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 7 of these July 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 35:29, and the median winning time was 17:29. So anything under 35:29 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 July 5K field?
The median one finished 225 runners, across the 7 of these July 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 1:22:46.
Are there trail 5K races in California in July?
Yes, 2 races around California get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
5K Races in Other Months
June and August sit either side of July, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.