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5Ks in California
California currently has 529 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Long Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento have the largest concentration of events.
October (129), November (117) and December (58) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 207 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 529
- Active listings
- 736
- Cities with races
- 245
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Upcoming 5Ks in California
The next 200 of 529 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Donor Network West Foundation Run/WalkFresno, CAFresno 5K (Ages 14 & Under) | Sept. 26thFresno 5K (Ages 15+) | Sept. 26th
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HERS 27th Annual Breast Cancer Walk/Run Fundraiser and Community ExpoFremont, CA10K Run5K Run5K WalkVirtual Run or Walk +3 more
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Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Sunset RunLos Angeles, CA10K5KDouble Header ChallengeKids Fun Run +2 more
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Take Me to Your Pizza : Alien Dash 5K. 10K. Half MarathonLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles +1 more
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Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Adventure Movie Inspired RaceLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5KSan Diego County, CA5K - 7:30a - Early Wave - SATURDAY5K - 9:00a - Main Wave - SATURDAYHalf Marathon - SUNDAYKids 1K - SATURDAY +1 more
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Run for a Safe Haven Run/WalkSacramento, CA5K Team MemberAdult 5KKids 1/2 Mile (12 & under)Youth/Student 5K (22 & under)
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Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run for Depression AwarenessSimi Valley, CA10K5KDogs walk/runHalf Marathon +2 more
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Night of the Living Runners – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half MarathonLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K10 Miles
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Cloverdale Vineyard Races: 10K and 5KCloverdale, CA10K - Ages 17+10K - Ages 5-165K - Ages 17+5K - Ages 5-16
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Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders October 18Half Moon Bay, CA10K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonKids' Fun Run +3 more
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SeaWorld Howl-O-Sprint 5KSan Diego, CA5k RunHowl-O-Sprint 5K + Fins & Flippers 5K (4/18/2027)Kids Run
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Miles for Migraine - San FranciscoSF, CA2 Mile Untimed Walk5K Chip Timed RunOnsite Purchases & DonationsRelax with us +1 more
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Napa Fall Wine Country Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & 5KCalistoga, CA10K - Adult10K - Youth5K - Adult5K - Youth +4 more
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Crown Point Relay RunsSan Diego, CA5K8KHalf Marathon Relay (Team Captain or Solo Runner)Half Marathon Relay (Team Member) +1 more
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Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K200 Yards
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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
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Miles for Migraine - San DiegoSan Diego, CA2 Mile Untimed Walk5K Chip Timed RunOnsite Purchases & DonationsRelax with us +1 more
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RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 100k & Half MarathonSan Francisco, CAHalf Marathon10K5K
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Bionic 5K + 1MileSF, CA5K - Age 21+5k - Under the Age of 21One Mile - Age 21+One Mile - Under The Age of 21
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5KSanta Barbara, CA5KHalf Marathon presented by HOKAKid's RaceRemote Run
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Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San DiegoCoronado, CAHalf Marathon5K10 Miles12K
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Friday the 13th Night Race -Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in California
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Run to Feed the HungrySacramento, CA Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K10K ~40,000 runners
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Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey TrotSan Jose, CA Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K10KKids Fun Run ~25,000 runners
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Hoag OC Marathon Running FestivalCosta Mesa, CA Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5KCombos ~25,000 runners
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San Francisco MarathonSan Francisco, CA Usually held in July · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~20,000 runners
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Surf City MarathonHuntington Beach, CA Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~20,000 runners
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The Giant Race (San Francisco Giants)San Francisco, CA Usually held in August · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KKids Race ~20,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA Usually held in January · date not confirmed15K10K5K ~12,000 runners
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Dana Point Turkey TrotDana Point, CA Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K10K15K ComboKids 1-Mile ~11,000 runners
When 5Ks happen in California
- January
- 44 upcoming races
- February
- 39 upcoming races
- March
- 31 upcoming races
- April
- 33 upcoming races
- May
- 23 upcoming races
- June
- 9 upcoming races
- July
- 12 upcoming races
- September
- 34 upcoming races
- October
- 129 upcoming races
- November
- 117 upcoming races
- December
- 58 upcoming races
California cities with the most 5Ks
- Long Beach
- 48 upcoming races
- San Diego
- 43 upcoming races
- Los Angeles
- 38 upcoming races
- Sacramento
- 25 upcoming races
- Bakersfield
- 17 upcoming races
- Fresno
- 15 upcoming races
- San Francisco
- 14 upcoming races
- Huntington Beach
- 11 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Run to Feed the HungrySacramento, CA Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K10K ~40,000 runners
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Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey TrotSan Jose, CA Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K10KKids Fun Run ~25,000 runners
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Hoag OC Marathon Running FestivalCosta Mesa, CA Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5KCombos ~25,000 runners
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San Francisco MarathonSan Francisco, CA Usually held in July · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~20,000 runners
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Surf City MarathonHuntington Beach, CA Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~20,000 runners
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The Giant Race (San Francisco Giants)San Francisco, CA Usually held in August · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KKids Race ~20,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA Usually held in January · date not confirmed15K10K5K ~12,000 runners
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Dana Point Turkey TrotDana Point, CA Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K10K15K ComboKids 1-Mile ~11,000 runners
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2XU Long Beach MarathonLong Beach, CA Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5KBike Tour +1 more ~10,000 runners
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Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5KPasadena, CA Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf5KKids Run ~10,000 runners
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Rock 'n' Roll San DiegoSan Diego, CA Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~9,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run San DiegoSan Diego, CA Usually held in March · date not confirmed15K10K5K ~9,000 runners
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Carlsbad 5000Carlsbad, CA Usually held in April · date not confirmed5K (multiple age/ability waves) ~8,000 runners
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Across the Bay 12KSan Francisco, CA Usually held in July · date not confirmed12K5K415K (relay/challenge) ~7,500 runners
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Berkeley Half MarathonBerkeley, CA Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KFamily 1K ~7,500 runners
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Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5KCarlsbad, CA Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5KDouble Down Challenge (5K + Half) ~7,000 runners
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Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon & Rosé 5KNapa, CA Usually held in July · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~6,800 runners
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Monterey Bay Half MarathonMonterey, CA Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K (plus 3K/5K in Pacific Grove on Saturday) ~6,300 runners
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America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5KSan Diego, CA Usually held in August · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~6,000 runners
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La Jolla Half Marathon & La Jolla Shores 5KDel Mar, CA Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~6,000 runners
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Napa Valley MarathonNapa, CA Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~6,000 runners
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Santa Monica-Venice Christmas RunSanta Monica, CA Usually held in December · date not confirmed10K5K ~4,000 runners
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Santa Rosa MarathonSanta Rosa, CA Usually held in August · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~4,000 runners
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Village Runner 4th of July 5KRedondo Beach, CA Usually held in July · date not confirmed5K10KFirecracker DashCommunity Walk ~3,000 runners
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Griffith Park Resolution RunLos Angeles, CA Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon12K5K ~1,500 runners
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Operation Jack Marathon, Half Marathon & 5KManhattan Beach, CA Usually held in December · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5K10K ~600 runners
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5K Entry Hot Dog Lemonade with or without PetLos Angeles, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Alameda Island Running FestivalAlameda, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K1 Miles
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Albert Rivera Menudo RunSouth El Monte, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K800m
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Alien Invasion Man-5K 10K & Half Marathon - Health is Wealth ExpoLong Beach, CA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Anime Fan and Fitness FestivalGilroy, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K400m
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Another Year Stronger, Another Mile Better Sarah's Birthday 5kBeaumont, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTOSacramento, CA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5Ks in California: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in California?
- RaceRove currently lists 529 upcoming 5Ks in California with a confirmed date, plus 207 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which California cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Long Beach (48), San Diego (43), Los Angeles (38), Sacramento (25) and Bakersfield (17).
- When is 5K season in California?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are October (129), November (117) and December (58).
- What is the biggest 5K in California?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in California is the Run to Feed the Hungry, with about 40,000 runners across all of its distances.
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