Race calendar · November 2026 · California

5K Races in California in November 2026

Every 5K in California in November 2026, all 136 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

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What the field actually runs

November 5K Races, By the Numbers

37:10Median finish time
16:57Median winning time
395Median field size
42November 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 November

The November Race Weekends

5K races are not spread evenly across November. 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.

  1. Nov 14 - Nov 1528
  2. Nov 21 - Nov 2226
  3. Nov 28 - Nov 2914

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The November 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field5,584 finishersRedlands Turkey Trotin the 5KLongest-running25th year25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5Kannual tradition

California 5K Races by City in November

San Diego 11Los Angeles 8Sacramento 5Long Beach 4San Jose 4Fremont 3San Francisco 3Anaheim 2Bakersfield 2Clovis 2Delano 2Fresno 2Irvine 2Lodi 2Modesto 2San Mateo 2Santa Monica 2Santa Rosa 2
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All 5K Runs in California in November

136 total
Fri, Nov 13, 2026Friday the 13th Night Race - Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Long Beach, CA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $49Details Sat, Nov 14, 20262026 RACE at Your Own Pace to #ShadeOutDM your city, CA5KPricing TBADetails Sat, Nov 14, 2026ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes Fremont, CA5K10KHalf Marathon50 YardsFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA5KFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026LASD Turkey Trot 5K San Dimas, CA5KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K San Diego, CAHalf Marathon5KFrom $74Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026USACE SPL 5K Corona, CA5KRegistration closedFrom $38Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Huffin for the Stuffin Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CA5K10KHalf Marathon200 YardsFrom $49Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Diwali Fun Run + Festival Fremont, CA5K10KRegistration closedFrom $50Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026DoggieRun 4K/5K Los Angeles, CA4K5KFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run Three Rivers, CA5K10KFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Hope Fresno, CA5K2 Miles6 MilesFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026The Stuffing Shuffle - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Fountain Valley, CA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Get Up Show Up Community Day San Andreas, CA10K5K0.5 Miles1 MileFrom $50Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Diabetes Awareness 5K (Stockton) Stockton, CA5KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026City of Commerce 5K Turkey Trot Commerce, CA5K1KFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Badges and Laces 5k Delano, CA5KRegistration closedFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Morgan Hill Veterans Day Run Morgan Hill, CA5K10K1 MileFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026WalkGood-The People's Pace Walk/Run Los Angeles, CA5K10KFrom $50Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA5K1KFrom $15Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Finding Kids 5K with LuxFit San Francisco, CA5KRegistration closedFrom $40Details Wed, Nov 18, 2026Infineon 5k to feed the bay San Jose, CA5K1.8 MilesRegistration closedFreeDetails Sat, Nov 21, 2026Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k/10k Walk/Run Yuba City, CA5K10KFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Davis Turkey Trot Davis, CA5K10KHalf Marathon2 MilesFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Santa Cruz Turkey Trot Santa Cruz, CA10K5K1KFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 21, 202610th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K Lake Forest, CA5KFrom $50Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Harvest Hustle - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Lake View Terrace, CA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Annual San Bernardino Turkey Trot San Bernardino, CA10K5K1KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026City of Artesia 5K Run/Walk Artesia, CA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Womble Rumble Lodi, CA5K10K0.5 Miles1 MileFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Pie Pursuit Shafter, CA5KFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Madera College Turkey Trot Madera, CA5K0.5 Miles3.6 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026 Pacoima, CA5KRegistration closedFreeDetails Sat, Nov 21, 2026Miles for Migraine Los Angeles Van Nuys, CA2 Miles5KFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026South El Monte Turkey Trot South El Monte, CA5K1KFrom $5Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026The Big Lebowski Dude Dash 5K & 10K Canoga Park, CA5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Fight Fentanyl AV 5K Run Palmdale, CA5KFreeDetails Sat, Nov 21, 2026M1: MJC x MUC Grand Prix Modesto, CAHalf Marathon5KFreeDetails Sat, Nov 21, 2026Hidden Run Club Turkey Trot 5K Irwindale, CA5KFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law Santa Monica, CA5K1KFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K Anaheim, CA5K1 Mile10KFrom $42Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Anaheim Ducks 5K Irvine, CA5K1 MileFrom $70Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Ukiah Turkey Trot Ukiah, CA5KFrom $15Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026LA Classic Turkey Trot Los Angeles, CA5K5 Miles15KFrom $49Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Nun Run 5K Temecula, CA5KFrom $59Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Long Beach, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $49Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Grateful Run 5K/10K San Diego, CA5K10K1 MileFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Next Mile Pacegiving 2026 Roseville, CA5K10KFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026Ventura Turkey Trot Ventura, CA5K1KFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run San Diego, CA10K5KFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools Brentwood, CA5KFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Fresno Turkey Trot Fresno, CA5K2 MilesFrom $55Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Solano Turkey Trot 2026 Fairfield, CA10K5KFrom $55Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Napa Valley Turkey Chase Napa, CA10K5KFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026MJC Turkey Trot 5k Run and Gobbler Walk Modesto, CA5K800m3.6 MilesFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Irvine, CA5K1 MileFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Visalia Emergency Aid Race Against Hunger Visalia, CA5K2 MilesFrom $43Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot San Jose, CA5K10K300 YardsFrom $55Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Kings County Turkey Trot Hanford, CA5KFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026The Wild Turkey Granite Bay, CA5K10K1KFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Bakersfield Turkey Day Run Bakersfield, CA5K1 MileFrom $48Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Moraga Turkey Trot-2026 Moraga, CA1.5 Miles5KFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Folsom Turkey Trot Folsom, CA5K10KFrom $42Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Redlands Turkey Trot Redlands, CA5K1KFrom $34Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026City of Lincoln Huffin' for the Stuffin' Turkey Trot Lincoln, CA25 Yards5KFrom $38Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Santa Rosa Turkey Trot Santa Rosa, CA5KFrom $44Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot PACIFIC PALISADES, CA5K10K440 YardsFrom $65Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Rio Vista Turkey Trot Rio Vista, CA5K1 MileFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Rose Bowl Turkey Trot Pasadena, CA5KFrom $42Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Nitro Turkey San Pablo, CA5K10KFrom $68Details Thu, Nov 26, 202612th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn Pleasanton, CA5KFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Fleet Feet Free Thanksgiving Day 5k Fun Run San Diego, CA5KFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026Third Annual SCTC Turkey Trot Santa Clarita, CA5K1000mFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Claremont Turkey Trot CLAREMONT, CA1K5KFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Kindness Matters Walk Fullerton, CA5KFrom $20Details Thu, Nov 26, 202610th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch Rancho Mission Viejo, CA10K5K1KFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Drumstick Dash North Hollywood, CA10K5K1KFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026RUN FOR PIE 2026 Soquel, CA5K0.5 Miles1 MileFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Zoom Turkey Trot San Jose, CA5K10KHalf Marathon50 YardsFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 202613th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K Tustin, CA5KFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Over the Hill Track Club Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Ridgecrest, CA5KFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Palm Desert, CA5KFrom $55Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Concord California Turkey Trot 5K Concord, CA5K0.25 Miles5KFrom $39Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Inland Valley Turkey Trot Menifee, CA10K5K2 Miles18.2KFrom $59Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2026 Temecula, CA5KFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Cayucos, CA5KFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026CLOVIS Turkey Day Run Clovis, CA5K2 MilesFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Plymouth Rock n Run Anaheim, CA10K5K880 YardsFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026City of Upland Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K Upland, CA1K5KFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot San Ramon, CA5KFrom $44Details Thu, Nov 26, 202625th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K San Diego, CA5KFrom $51Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Bret Harte's Run Turkey Run 2026 San Jose, CA5K10KFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Coronado Turkey Trot Coronado, CA5KFrom $69Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler Santa Monica, CA5K1 Mile300 YardsFrom $49Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K Palm Springs, CA5KFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Coalinga Turkey Trot Coalinga, CA5K1.2 MilesFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thankful Paws Turkey Trot Bonita, CA5K10K1 MileFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026San Diego-North County Turkey Trot San Diego, CA5K1K10KFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Woodland Turkey Trot Woodland, CA1K5K10KFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026On Track Running Turkey Trot Simi Valley, CA5KFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Adventist Health Sonora Turkey Trot Sonora, CA1 Mile5KFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026G.O.L.O.W. Turkey Trot Live Oak, CA5KFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 20263rd Annual WARC 5K Turkey Trot Lodi, CA5KFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Run Against Hunger 2026 Stockton, CA5K10K0.25 MilesFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026CCLCF Thanksgiving Run & Food Drive La Cañada Flintridge, CA5K1 MileFrom $60Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026 Grass Valley, CA5K10KFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Garlic City Turkey Trot Gilroy, CA5KFrom $65Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Sebastopol Turkey Trot - 5K Sebastopol, CA5K2KFrom $20Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026RANCHO SAN PASQUAL TURKEY TROT 2026 Escondido, CA5K1 MileFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026Riverdale Fit Turkey Trot 5K Riverdale, CA5KRegistration closedFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026City of Eureka Old Town Turkey Trot Eureka, CA5KFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Dublin Turkey Trot 2026: Run, Walk Dublin, CA5KFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Turkey Trot Quincy, CA5KFrom $25Details Fri, Nov 27, 2026Santa Rosa Donut Run Santa Rosa, CA5KFreeDetails Sat, Nov 28, 2026Quarry Turkey Fremont, CA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $72Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Mash + Dash - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CA5K10K10 MilesHalf MarathonFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run San Diego, CA5KFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 28, 20262026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk Delano, CA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Mateo, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileRegistration closedFrom $30View race Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Mateo, CA5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield, CA5KRegistration closedFrom $5Details Sun, Nov 29, 2026Waffle Run Clovis, CA5K2 MilesFrom $50Details

Common Questions About Running a November 5K in California

When in November are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in California is November 14 and November 15, with 28 of them, 24 of those on Saturday, November 14. Another 68 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

What is a good 5K time?

Across the 42 of these November 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 37:10, and the median winning time was 16:57. So anything under 37:10 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 November 5K field?

The median one finished 395 runners, across the 42 of these November 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 1:17:35.

Are there trail 5K races in California in November?

Yes, 6 races around California get you off the pavement: 3 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail.

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