When are most 5K races held in San Jose?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in San Jose, with 5 of the 13, followed by October with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
California · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in San Jose, California
Every upcoming 5K around San Jose, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
13 upcoming 5K races found · 9 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The San Jose races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Rise Up and Run 5K San Jose, CAFrom $41Details Sat, Oct 31, 20262026 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk San Jose, CAFrom $75Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026ZombieRunner Halloween (Sold Out!) San Jose, CAFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 7, 20263rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/Walk San Jose, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K San Jose, CAFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot San Jose, CAFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Zoom Turkey Trot San Jose, CAFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Bret Harte's Run Turkey Run 2026 San Jose, CAFrom $40Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Silicon Valley Santa Run San Jose, CAFrom $45Details Sun, Mar 14, 2027Silicon Valley Half Marathon San Jose, CAFrom $70Details Sun, May 16, 2027Foster5K + Kids Dash San Jose, CARegistration opens Apr 13, 2027From $45Details Sat, May 29, 2027Beer City Half™ San Jose San Jose, CAFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 19, 202711th Annual SJVRC ONE MILE FOR ONE CHILD San Jose, CARegistration opens Apr 9, 2027From $35Details
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 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in San Jose
Are San Jose 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 9 5K races in San Jose with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:28, 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 San Jose?
Browse San Jose run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail 5K races near San Jose?
Yes, one race around San Jose gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.