When are most 5K races held in Oakland?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Oakland, with 2 of the 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
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5K Races in Oakland, California
Every upcoming 5K around Oakland, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
4 upcoming 5K races found · 3 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Oakland races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Dash For De'Jah Annual 5K Oakland, CAFrom $75Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026East Bay Front Runners Pride Run and Walk Oakland, CAFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser Oakland, CAFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Oakland Turkey Trot Oakland, CAFrom $20Details
Train for it
Run Clubs in Oakland
The fastest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Oakland clubs welcome 5K runners of all paces.
Browse all Oakland run clubs →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 Oakland
How much do Oakland 5K races cost?
Entry fees for 5K races here run from $20.26 to about $75, depending on the event and how early you register.
Are Oakland 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 3 5K races in Oakland with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:17, 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 Oakland?
Join a local run club. Oakland Beer Runners and others in Oakland welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.
Are there trail 5K races near Oakland?
Yes, one race around Oakland gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.