5K Races in California, United States 2026 61 events

5 kilometres — the most popular race distance, and the usual first race for new runners. Browse upcoming events in United States.

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

◎ San Mateo, USA▤ Nov 28, 2026

5 km

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No Boundaries Beginner's 5K & 10K Training | 2026 Season

◎ Sacramento, USA▤ Dec 1, 2026

5 km

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Holiday Hustle 5K, 10K Livermore

◎ Livermore, USA▤ Dec 12, 2026

5 km

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

◎ San Diego, USA▤ Dec 12, 2026

5 km

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

◎ Sacramento, USA▤ Dec 12, 2026

5 km

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Holiday Hustle Sacramento 5K, 10K

◎ Sacramento, USA▤ Dec 19, 2026

5 km

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3rd Annual Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

◎ Huntington Beach, USA▤ Dec 20, 2026

5 km

RunningIn 7 weeks

A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

◎ Los Angeles, USA▤ Dec 26, 2026

5 km

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

◎ Sacramento, USA▤ Dec 26, 2026

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

◎ San Diego, USA▤ Dec 26, 2026

5 km

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

◎ San Mateo, USA▤ Dec 26, 2026

5 km

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8th Annual KIWANIS RESOLUTION 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk

◎ Mountain View, USA▤ Jan 2, 2027

5 km

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Define Your Glow 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

◎ Long Beach, USA▤ Jan 16, 2027

5 km

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

◎ San Diego, USA▤ Jan 16, 2027

5 km

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

◎ Sacramento, USA▤ Jan 16, 2027

5 km

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2027 CARLSBAD MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K

◎ Carlsbad, USA▤ Jan 17, 2027

5 km

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Do It For Her 5K

◎ Temecula, USA▤ Jan 24, 2027

5 km

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Besties Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon , & Kids Dash

◎ Long Beach, USA▤ Feb 7, 2027

5 km

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

◎ San Diego, USA▤ Feb 13, 2027

5 km

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

◎ Sacramento, USA▤ Feb 13, 2027

5 km

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