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5K Races in Los Angeles, California

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

54 upcoming 5K races found · 10 with finish-time stats

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Los Angeles running refuses to stay in one lane. One morning you're grinding up a canyon fire road with the basin spread out below you, the next you're on a flat beachfront path with the Pacific keeping pace beside you. The city's mild, mostly dry weather means race day rarely deals you a bad hand, though summer mornings can get warm enough to make an early start feel like a gift.

The social side runs just as deep as the mileage. Group runs spill out of Koreatown, Venice, Santa Monica and the Eastside, with coffee shops, taprooms and hotel bars pulling double duty as post-run hangouts. That blend of serious training and easy community shows up at races here too - competitive fields sharing the course with charity runners, neighbors and first-timers who found the event through a local run club flyer.

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field1,376 finishers‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)in the 5KLongest-running44th year44th Annual Providence Saint John's Health Center Brentwood Runannual tradition
Sun, Aug 2, 2026Run LA 10 Miler Los Angeles, CA10 Miles10K5KFrom $50Details Tue, Aug 4, 2026Track Night Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA400m800m1 Mile5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 15, 20265K Entry Hot Dog Lemonade with or without Pet Los Angeles, CA5KFrom $55Register Sat, Aug 29, 2026Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 29, 2026Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 12, 2026Los Angeles Sunset Relays Los Angeles, CA10 Miles5K1 Mile2.5 MilesFrom $15Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 12, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sun, Sep 20, 2026WalkGood-The People's Pace Walk/Run Los Angeles, CA5K10KFrom $50Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Ascot Hills Challenge 5K Los Angeles, CA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 26, 2026Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sun, Oct 11, 2026Witch Way to the Polls 2026 Los Angeles, CA5KFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 20261 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash Los Angeles, CA5KFrom $33Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K Los Angeles, CA5KFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sun, Nov 15, 2026Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA5K1KFrom $10Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026LA Classic Turkey Trot Los Angeles, CA5K5 Miles15KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Los Angeles, CA5KFrom $35Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Santa Runs Griffith Park Los Angeles, CA10K5K1KFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles, CA5K10K1KFrom $59Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 12, 2026Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 19, 2026Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K Los Angeles, CA5K400m2 Miles800mFrom $10Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sun, Jan 3, 2027Griffith Park Resolution Run Los Angeles, CAHalf Marathon12K5K15KFrom $39Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sun, Jan 24, 2027Hollywood Sign Run Los Angeles, CA8 Miles8K5K2KFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Run for Donut LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 6, 2027Griffith Park Run Los Angeles, CA5KHalf MarathonFrom $55Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 20, 2027L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE Los Angeles, CA1K5K10K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park Los Angeles, CA1K5K10K15KFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 10, 2027Run for Bagels 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 17, 20278th Annual Super Bulldog Jog 5K Run/Walk Los Angeles, CA5KPricing TBADetails Sat, Apr 24, 2027Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 24, 2027Run for Donut LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, May 8, 2027Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sun, May 30, 202744th Annual Providence Saint John's Health Center Brentwood Run Los Angeles, CA10K5K1KFrom $35Details

Train for it

Run Clubs in Los Angeles

The fastest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Los Angeles clubs welcome 5K runners of all paces.

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DTLA RunningVenice Run ClubLos Angeles Running ClubGood Vibes Track ClubAngels City Run ClubLatinos Run LA

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Los Angeles

How fast do people actually finish these races?

Across the 10 RunSignup 5K editions with published results on RunSesh - walkers and charity entrants included - the median finish time is 37:49. The median winning time across those same editions is 18:16, and the median last finisher crossed at 1:26:18. That spread is wide, which means the field is genuinely mixed and nobody is going home embarrassed.

How big do these fields get?

It varies a lot. Run LA 10 Miler's 5K drew a field of 253, and Los Angeles Sunset Relays ran with 105 finishers. Some races here draw hundreds to their starting lines; others feel much more intimate. If field size matters to your race-day experience, check the individual race card before you register.

What does it cost to enter a 5K in Los Angeles, and does the price go up?

Entry fees run from $10 at the cheapest end to $58.95 at the top, with $30 as the typical price. Thirteen races already have a price increase scheduled, so registering early is the straightforward way to avoid paying more for the same bib.

Do these races give out shirts?

55 of the 59 races say they give a shirt. The remaining 4 have not published giveaway details, which means they have not confirmed one way or the other - not that they definitely go shirtless.

When is the best time of year to find a race in Los Angeles?

Fall (September to November) has the most races on the calendar, with October being the single busiest month. Spring is the quietest stretch, with March seeing the fewest races. Winter still carries a solid schedule, so you are rarely stuck waiting long between options regardless of your training block.

Are there trail 5K races near Los Angeles?

Yes, 7 races around Los Angeles get you off the pavement: 7 are trail races. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.